OpenAI to Launch First India Office in New Delhi in Late 2025

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is preparing to open its first office in India, located in New Delhi, by the end of 2025. This marks a significant expansion into its second-largest market after the United States.ReutersBusiness Standard

Why India Is So Important to OpenAI

• Rapid User Growth: ChatGPT’s weekly active users in India have quadrupled in the past year, making India a key growth market.ReutersBusiness StandardThe Times of India

• Large Student Base: India now hosts the largest population of student users on ChatGPT globally.ReutersBusiness Standardmint

Local Hiring & Legal Setup

• Registered in India: OpenAI has established itself legally in the country and is actively hiring a local team.ReutersBusiness StandardThe Times of India

• Initial Roles: OpenAI currently has just one employee in India—Pragya Misra, heading public policy and partnerships.The Financial ExpressThe Economic TimesGadgets 360

A Gateway for Partnerships & Innovation

The India office will help OpenAI:

• Forge better ties with the government, businesses, developers, and academic institutions.TechCrunchThe Financial ExpressThe Tribune

• Accelerate adoption in India by making AI more accessible and relevant to local needs.TechCrunchBusiness TodayThe Tribune

Local Launches & Upcoming Events

• ChatGPT Go: OpenAI recently launched ChatGPT Go in India, priced at just ₹399/month (around $4.60)—a more affordable option than its Plus or Pro plans.ReutersBusiness StandardBusiness Todaymint

• Developer Engagements: OpenAI will host its first Education Summit and Developer Day in India later this year.Business StandardTechCrunchBusiness Today

• Localized Tools: There’s a focus on building features and products tailored for Indian users.TechCrunchThe TribuneBusiness Today

OpenAI’s Vision for India

CEO Sam Altman emphasized that:

“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.”ReutersBusiness StandardTechCrunch

He also sees India as potentially surpassing the U.S. as OpenAI’s largest market if growth continues.The Economic Times

India’s IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomed the move, noting it aligns with the IndiaAI Mission and will help shape an inclusive, trusted AI ecosystem.Business TodayThe Tribune

Article Summary at a Glance

Aspect	Details
Office	New Delhi, first India office by end of 2025
Legal Setup	Registered as a legal entity and currently hiring
Current Staff	One employee—Pragya Misra (public policy & partnerships)
Key Goals	Build local partnerships, adapt products for India, increase accessibility
Local Launches	ChatGPT Go (₹399/month), Education Summit, Developer Day
Strategic Vision	Make India a leader in AI adoption; possibly OpenAI’s largest market