Aug 22, 2025: OpenAI on Friday said it will set up its first India office in New Delhi later this year, underlining the swift uptake of its AI tools in a market that is ChatGPT’s second-largest after the US and among its fastest-growing.

OpenAI stated that it has begun hiring a dedicated local team and has officially established a presence in India. Opening an office in India reflects OpenAI’s support for IndiaAI mission and commitment to partnering with the government to build AI for India, with India, it said in a statement.

The move will also enable OpenAI to better serve its users in India, including millions of students, educators, professionals, and developers who use its tools to learn, be more creative, and solve problems for themselves and others.
It stated that this expansion demonstrates India's global leadership in AI, its flourishing ecosystem, and the rising demand for OpenAI's advanced tools among individuals, developers, and businesses all over the nation. OpenAI cited data that showed India as the most popular nation for AI adoption. In just the past year, ChatGPT's weekly active users in India increased by more than four times. The country also ranks among the top five developer markets globally on the OpenAI platform.

Additionally, India has the largest ChatGPT student population in the world. “The level of excitement and opportunity for AI in India is incredible. India has all ingredients to become a global AI leader, amazing tech talent, a world-class developer ecosystem, and strong government support through the IndiaAI Mission,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said.

He added, “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.”

The local team will also focus on strengthening relationships with local partners, governments, businesses, developers, and academic institutions.

The company stated, "Through this local presence, OpenAI is committed to closely listening to users, customers, and partners across India" and "building features and tools specifically for India" to "make advanced AI more affordable and accessible to people throughout the entire country." Today’s news follows recent announcements of initiatives developed for the India market, including ChatGPT Go, OpenAI Academy, enhanced Indic language support, among others.

“OpenAI’s decision to establish a presence in India reflects the country’s growing leadership in digital innovation and AI adoption. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, stated, "India is uniquely positioned to drive the next wave of AI-led transformation with strong investments in digital public infrastructure, AI talent, and enterprise-scale solutions." As part of the IndiaAI Mission, the country is building an ecosystem for trusted and inclusive AI, the minister said, adding, “We welcome OpenAI’s partnership in advancing this vision to ensure the benefits of AI reach every citizen.”

According to the company, AI-powered agricultural services, streamlined recruitment, and efficient governance tools are just a few of the critical challenges that local businesses and institutions across India are already addressing with OpenAI's tools. In the future, OpenAI will hold its first Education Summit this month in India. Later this year, OpenAI will host its first Developer Day in India, bringing together the country’s community of developers, startups, and enterprises shaping the future of AI.

OpenAI is actively seeking candidates for positions in India. Further details about the new office and planned activities will be announced in the coming months,” the ChatGPT-maker informed.