OpenAI has started hiring in India as it looks to expand its presence in the fast-growing South Asian tech market.

According to OpenAI, the establishment of the India office reflects its support for the IndiaAI Mission and commitment to partnering with the government to build Artificial Intelligence (AI)

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tweeted that the company will open its first office in India later this year. The ChatGPT maker has started building a local team.

OpenAI is set to open a corporate office in the Indian capital of New Delhi in a few months, establishing a formal presence in a key growth market.

OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, will open its first office in India later this year in New Delhi, marking a significant move to strengthen its foothold in the country. Backed by Microsoft, OpenAI has registered as a legal entity in India and begun hiring a local team, the company announced in a statement.

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is significantly expanding its presence in India by opening an office and hiring local teams

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, recently announced the launch of its first office in India, which will be set up in New Delhi later this year. The company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has now confirmed plans to visit India in September 2025.

OpenAI’s latest language model, GPT-5, may be more powerful and accurate than its predecessors, but the company has warned users not to treat ChatGPT as their main source of information.