Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has announced that the company will open its first office in New Delhi later this year. He shared the news on X (formerly Twitter) and said India’s use of AI has been “amazing to watch.”
India is already OpenAI’s second-largest market. The number of ChatGPT users in the country has grown four times in the past year.
OpenAI has already registered itself as a company in India and started hiring people for its local team.
The company also launched its cheapest monthly plan here at $4.60, making it easier for millions of Indians to use ChatGPT. With almost one billion internet users, India is one of the biggest opportunities for OpenAI.
Sam Altman’s Message on India
Altman praised India’s role in the global AI story.
He said, “The level of excitement and opportunity for AI in India is incredible. India has all the ingredients to become a global AI leader—amazing tech talent, a world-class developer ecosystem, and strong government support through the IndiaAI Mission. Opening our first office and building a local team is an important first step in our commitment to make advanced AI more accessible across the country and to build AI for India, and with India.”
we are opening our first office in india later this year! and i’m looking forward to visiting next month.
ai adoption in india has been amazing to watch–chatgpt users grew 4x in the past year–and we are excited to invest much more in india!
— Sam Altman (@sama) August 22, 2025
The company has not yet revealed the exact location of the office in New Delhi, but will share details soon.
Indian Government Welcomes the Move
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and IT, welcomed OpenAI to India.
He said, “OpenAI’s decision to establish a presence in India reflects the country’s growing leadership in digital innovation and AI adoption. With strong investments in digital public infrastructure, AI talent, and enterprise-scale solutions, India is uniquely positioned to drive the next wave of AI-led transformation. As part of the IndiaAI Mission, we are building the ecosystem for trusted and inclusive AI, and we welcome OpenAI’s partnership in advancing this vision to ensure the benefits of AI reach every citizen.”
Competition in India
Even as OpenAI grows, it faces strong competition in India. Google’s Gemini and AI startup Perplexity have also entered the market and are offering many advanced services free of cost.
Still, India’s large internet population and government support make it a key market for OpenAI’s plans.
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