India’s technology industry is changing quickly as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a bigger part of business and daily life. Global companies are investing heavily in the country, while Indian firms are also building their own AI capabilities. At the centre of these changes is OpenAI’s rapid expansion in India and the departure of Uber India President Prabhjeet Singh, who will soon join the AI company.
These developments show that India is becoming one of the world’s most important markets for AI, digital infrastructure, and technology innovation.
OpenAI Strengthens Its Presence in India
OpenAI has announced a major expansion plan for India after seeing strong growth in the country. India is now one of ChatGPT’s largest markets, with millions of people using the platform every week for studying, work, coding, and content creation.
As part of its expansion, OpenAI will open its first office in New Delhi later this year. More offices are also planned for Mumbai and Bengaluru. To lead its India business, the company has appointed Prabhjeet Singh, who recently resigned as President of Uber India and South Asia after nearly 11 years with the company. He will join OpenAI as Managing Director for India in September.
OpenAI has also launched ChatGPT Go, a lower-priced subscription plan made especially for Indian users. The plan costs ₹399 per month and supports UPI payments, making it easier for people to subscribe without using international payment methods. It offers higher message limits, more image generation, and better memory than the free version. The company has also announced that eligible Indian users will receive ChatGPT Go free for one year starting in November.
Apart from consumer services, OpenAI is investing in education as well. It has announced a ₹4.5 crore research grant for IIT Madras to study how AI can improve education. The company will also provide five lakh premium ChatGPT licences to teachers and students in government schools and AICTE-approved institutions. OpenAI has also praised India’s Bhashini initiative, which aims to make technology available in many Indian languages.
Tata Partnership Supports India’s AI Growth
OpenAI is not only expanding its services but also building strong infrastructure in India. The company has partnered with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to develop AI data centres inside the country. This will help businesses use advanced AI while keeping their data within India’s borders, in line with the country’s data protection rules.
The partnership will begin with a 100-megawatt data centre and may grow much larger in the future. The Tata Group also plans to introduce ChatGPT Enterprise to a large number of employees, making it one of the biggest AI deployments in any company. TCS will also use OpenAI’s coding tools to improve software development.
These projects are part of India’s larger goal of becoming a global AI leader. Both the government and private companies are investing billions of dollars in AI infrastructure, data centres, semiconductor manufacturing, and home-grown AI models. These efforts are helping India become a major centre for AI development instead of only using technology created elsewhere.
Uber Faces New Challenges After Leadership Change
While OpenAI is growing rapidly, Uber India is entering a new phase. Prabhjeet Singh’s exit ends a long chapter for the company, where he helped expand Uber’s business across India and South Asia.
His departure comes at a time when Uber is facing tough competition from local ride-hailing companies, especially in the two-wheeler and auto-rickshaw segments. Higher spending on driver incentives and increasing competition have also put pressure on the company’s financial performance.
To strengthen its position, Uber has invested fresh funds into its India business and continues to focus on electric mobility and new technology. The company is also planning to set up its first India-based data centre through a partnership with the Adani Group, which will help improve its technology and support future growth.
The recent developments at OpenAI and Uber show how fast India’s technology sector is changing. AI is becoming an important part of business, education, and digital services. With global companies investing heavily and Indian businesses building local AI infrastructure, India is moving closer to becoming one of the world’s leading AI and technology hubs.