In a post titled “OpenAI for India”, the company said the new hubs will complement its existing presence in New Delhi, signalling a long-term commitment to the country’s AI ecosystem. The announcements were made at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi.
Commenting on the expansion, OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman said, “India is already leading the way in AI adoption, and with its homegrown tech talent, optimism about what AI can do for the country, and strong government support, it is well placed to help shape its future and how democratic AI is adopted at scale.”
He added, “Through OpenAI for India, we’re working together to build the infrastructure, skills, and local partnerships needed to build AI with India, for India, and in India.”
Alongside the office expansion, OpenAI will scale up skilling and education initiatives. The company plans to expand its OpenAI Certifications programme in India, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) set to become the first participating organisation outside the United States.
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OpenAI also announced education partnerships with leading institutions, rolling out more than 1,00,000 ChatGPT Edu licences aimed at equipping students with workforce-relevant AI skills. Participating institutions include IIM Ahmedabad, AIIMS New Delhi, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), and Pearl Academy.
The India expansion marks one of OpenAI’s most significant international growth moves in Asia, as global AI firms step up investments in the country’s developer base, startup ecosystem and digital infrastructure.
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