India is rapidly emerging as a global AI powerhouse, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealing that the country is now its second-largest market after the United States&nbsp;and could soon take the top spot.
Speaking at the global launch of GPT-5, Altman praised India&rsquo;s extraordinary pace of AI adoption and innovation. &ldquo;What citizens of India are doing with AI is really quite remarkable,&rdquo; he said, adding that OpenAI is working with local partners to make AI tools more affordable and accessible. Altman is also set to visit India in September to deepen collaborations.
The company recently expanded its footprint in the country through OpenAI Academy India, the first international rollout of its education platform, launched in partnership with the Indian government&rsquo;s IndiaAI Mission. The initiative aims to equip students, developers, educators, civil servants, startups, and small businesses with AI skills, supporting IndiaAI&rsquo;s &lsquo;FutureSkills&rsquo; pillar.
With India&rsquo;s thriving developer ecosystem, strong digital infrastructure, and vibrant startup culture, OpenAI believes the country is uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of AI innovation.
The newly launched GPT-5 is OpenAI&rsquo;s most advanced AI yet, offering improved reasoning, speed, and accuracy across domains like coding, writing, healthcare, and visual perception. The system intelligently chooses between rapid responses and deeper thinking to deliver expert-level answers.
GPT-5 is available to all users, with Plus subscribers enjoying higher usage limits and Pro subscribers getting access to GPT-5 Pro, an extended reasoning version for more complex tasks.
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India Could Soon Be OpenAI’s Largest Market

Sam Altman sees India’s AI growth outpacing the US in near future

India Could Soon Be OpenAI’s Largest Market

Sam Altman sees India’s AI growth outpacing the US in near future

August 8, 2025 | 11:10 IST