OpenAI is preparing to open an office in New Delhi, India, and has begun hiring for a local team. The company has also launched a ChatGPT Go plan for Indian customers at ₹399 per month, offering GPT-5 powered advanced features and support for Indian languages.
OpenAI: OpenAI is set to open its office in New Delhi this year, and the hiring process for a local team has officially begun. The company aims to build b relationships with local partners, the government, businesses, developers, and academic institutions. Additionally, OpenAI has launched a ChatGPT Go subscription plan for Indian users at ₹399 per month, which will provide a better AI experience to users with GPT-5 powered advanced features, support for Indian languages, and an affordable monthly cost.
Local Team to Increase Reach
OpenAI has officially started hiring for its local team in India. This team will work to build b relationships with local partners, the government, businesses, developers, and academic institutions. According to CEO Sam Altman, India has immense potential for AI, as the country possesses tech talent, a world-class developer ecosystem, and government support under the IndiaAI mission.
Through this team, OpenAI aims to increase the reach of AI tools and services in India. Collaboration with local partners and academic institutions will also promote new product development and AI research.
ChatGPT Go Plan
Considering India as an important market, OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT Go plan at ₹399 per month. This plan is significantly cheaper compared to the Plus subscription (₹1,999 per month) and offers advanced features at a lower monthly cost. Indian users can now benefit from features like GPT-5 powered tools, 10 times more capacity, daily image generation, file uploads, and personalized responses.
Notably, the new plan offers better support for Indian languages. This will increase the accessibility and utility of AI tools for local users. OpenAI is targeting India's large internet population, which is considered an early adopter of technology.
OpenAI's Expansion in India
OpenAI's office and the ChatGPT Go plan in India are both part of the company's local strategy. Hiring and the new subscription will provide Indian users with affordable access to advanced AI features, while for the company, it will prove to be a significant market expansion.
