OpenAI offers ChatGPT Go free for 1 year in India from November 4; existing users eligible for free extension

OpenAI on Tuesday, October 28, said it will offer its recently launched subscription tier ChatGPT Go free for one year to Indian users who sign up during a limited-time promotional period beginning November 4.

ChatGPT Go supports higher query limits and more image generation and file uploads. It is backed by ChatGPT’s latest and most advanced AI model, GPT-5. 

India is ChatGPT’s second-largest and fastest-growing market. 

"To celebrate OpenAI’s DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru on 4 November, its first in India, OpenAI is making ChatGPT Go available free for one full year to all users in India who sign up during a limited-time promotional period, starting 4 November," the company said.

Designed in response to user feedback requesting more affordable access to ChatGPT's most advanced features, as per OpenAI, ChatGPT Go was first launched in India in August.

In the first month since its launch, the number of paid ChatGPT subscribers in India more than doubled. With this strong demand, OpenAI expanded ChatGPT Go to nearly 90 markets across the globe.

ChatGPT use in India

Millions of people in India use ChatGPT daily, including a rapidly growing community of developers, students and professionals who are leveraging OpenAI’s advanced tools.

OpenAI said this will be in line with its India-first approach, supporting the IndiaAI mission (a national initiative to build AI capacity in the country).

"This promotion is a continuation of OpenAI’s 'India-first' commitment and supports the IndiaAI Mission, reinforcing the growing momentum around AI in India as the country prepares to host the AI Impact Summit next year," OpenAI said in a statement.

Existing ChatGPT Go subscribers in India will be eligible for the free 12-month extension.

"Since initially launching ChatGPT Go in India a few months ago, the adoption and creativity we've seen from our users has been inspiring," Nick Turley, Vice President and Head of ChatGPT, said.

Turley added: "Ahead of our first DevDay Exchange event in India, we're making ChatGPT Go freely available for a year to help more people across India easily access and benefit from advanced AI."

Reportedly, OpenAI is collaborating with civil society groups, educational platforms and government programmes to expand access to AI. These partnerships are aimed at expanding AI literacy and adoption beyond metro cities.