OpenAI on Tuesday said that it will offer Indian users a free one-year subscription to ChatGPT Go, its recently launched mid-tier plan that supports higher query limits, image generation, and file uploads. The limited-time promotion begins November 4 and coincides with OpenAI’s first DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru, reflecting the company’s growing focus on India as a key market for artificial intelligence adoption.
The offer, available to both new and existing ChatGPT Go subscribers, marks a major push by OpenAI to expand its footprint in India, which it calls its second-largest and among the fastest-growing markets globally. The company said the move celebrates its “India-first” commitment and aligns with the government’s IndiaAI Mission, as the country prepares to host the AI Impact Summit next year.
ChatGPT Go was first introduced in India in August at an annual subscription price of Rs 399. The plan was designed in response to user feedback calling for more affordable access to ChatGPT’s advanced capabilities. Within its first month of launch, the number of paid ChatGPT subscribers in India more than doubled, prompting OpenAI to expand the service to nearly 90 markets worldwide.
“Since launching ChatGPT Go in India a few months ago, the adoption and creativity we have seen from our users has been inspiring,” Nick Turley, vice president and head of ChatGPT, said. “Ahead of our first DevDay Exchange event in India, we are making ChatGPT Go freely available for a year to help more people across India easily access and benefit from advanced AI,” he added.
India has emerged as a vital testing ground for AI companies racing to reach a vast base of English-speaking users. OpenAI’s offer comes amid intensifying competition from rivals. Perplexity AI has partnered with Bharti Airtel to provide free access to its premium tier, while Google recently made its Gemini AI Pro plan free for students for one year.
