OpenAI Plans to Open Office In Delhi This Year

New Delhi: Sam Altman-led multi-billion-dollar artificial intelligence or AI startup OpenAI is gearing up to enter the Indian market very soon as the company on Friday announced that it would set up its first office in New Delhi later this year. With rapid use of AI tools, India is now the second-largest market for ChatGPT after the US and one of the fastest growing in this segment. OpenAI is also slated to host its first education summit in India this month and the first ‘Developer Day’ later this year.

The move of the tech giant is expected 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. “OpenAI also plans to build features and tools designed specially for India and the company is actively hiring a dedicated team in India,” the company said in a statement.

Commenting on the move, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that 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,” Altman said, adding 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.

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also welcomed the move, saying that 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,” the minister noted.

It is also learnt that weekly active users of ChatGPT in India have increased more than four times in just the past year. The country also ranks among the top five developer markets globally on the OpenAI platform. “Local businesses and institutions across India are already using OpenAI’s tools to tackle critical challenges, such as AI-powered agricultural services, streamlined recruitment, and effective governance tools,” the company said.

Looking ahead, it also said that OpenAI would host its first education summit in India this month. 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. Further details about the new office and planned activities will be announced in the coming months,” the ChatGPT-maker said.