Artificial Intelligence (AI) major OpenAI is set to significantly expand its presence in India, with its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman announcing plans to visit the country in September 2025. This visit coincides with the tech giant's intention to establish its first India office in Delhi later the same year, a move underscored by the remarkable growth in ChatGPT adoption across the South Asian nation.

Sam Altman, through a social media post on X on Friday, 22 August 2025, expressed his enthusiasm for the expansion, stating, “We are opening our first office in India later this year! And I'm looking forward to visiting next month.” He highlighted that the company's flagship AI product, ChatGPT, has witnessed an impressive four-fold increase in its user base in India over the past year. This exponential growth is a primary driver behind OpenAI's strategic decision to invest more substantially in the Indian market.

Further details from a Mint report confirmed OpenAI's commitment to better serve its growing user base in India. The team at the upcoming Delhi office will play a crucial role in fostering and strengthening relationships with various local stakeholders, including government bodies, businesses, developers, academic institutions, and other partners. This localized approach aims to integrate OpenAI's advanced AI solutions more deeply within the Indian ecosystem.

OpenAI views India as a critical market, underscoring its position as the second-largest market for ChatGPT globally. CEO Sam Altman, in an official release cited by the news report, emphasized India's immense potential as a global AI leader. He pointed to several key factors: