OpenAI announces plans for its first office in India, with founder Sam Altman visiting next month to support AI adoption and investment.

OpenAI is set to open its first India office in New Delhi, reflecting the rapidly growing AI adoption in the country. With increased local investment and plans for collaboration with the Indian government,

OpenAI’s HR exec Isabelle Mendoza announced India hiring plans, linking it to her Mangaluru roots in a LinkedIn post.

NEW DELHI — OpenAI is making its first big push into India, announcing plans to set up a corporate office in New Delhi and build a local team to better serve one of the world’s largest technology markets. The move comes just days after the company launched a ChatGPT plan designed specifically for Indian users.

OpenAI is hiring in India as it prepares to open an office in the national capital. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.Also in the letter:■ ET Soonicorns Summit 2025■ GST cut worries etailers■ Ola Electric AGMOpenAI to open first India office later this year 123456609Sam Altman’s OpenAI is setting up shop in India,

Iyer is one of the initial team members, possibly the second employee after Pragya Misra, Public Policy and Partnerships Lead at OpenAI India office.

Microsoft Corp. backed OpenAI will establish its first India office in New Delhi later this year, targeting its second-largest user market with localized operations and competitive pricing strategies.