OpenAI, headed by Sam Altman, has rolled out a major offer for its Indian users — free one-year access to ChatGPT Go starting November 4, 2025.
The company said the move is part of a special celebration for its first DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru, marking OpenAI’s growing connection with India’s expanding AI community.
“To celebrate OpenAI’s DevDay Exchange in Bengaluru, ChatGPT Go will be free for all Indian users who sign up during the promotional period,” OpenAI confirmed in a release.
What ChatGPT Go Brings to Users
ChatGPT Go is a lighter, faster, and more affordable version of ChatGPT’s paid plan. It allows users to:
- Ask more daily questions
- Create and edit AI images
- Upload files for analysis or chat-based summaries
- The plan gives users broader access to advanced AI tools at no cost for the next year.
India: A Key Market for OpenAI
India has quickly become one of the largest user bases for ChatGPT. In Globally it ranking secondand showing the fastest growth rate.
Since the India launch of ChatGPT Go in August, the number of paid users more than doubled within a month. Following this strong response, OpenAI expanded ChatGPTGo to nearly 90 global regions.
Millions of developers, students, and professionals in India are now using ChatGPT every day to work smarter, learn faster, and build new tools.
Part of the ‘IndiaFirst’ AI Mission
The company says this offer highlights OpenAI’s ongoing ‘IndiaFirst’ commitment and supports the government’s IndiaAI Mission — which focuses on making AI accessible and impactful nationwide.
“This promotion supports the IndiaAI Mission and reflects India’s rising momentum in the global AI space as it prepares for the AI Impact Summit next year,” OpenAI stated.
Existing Users Also Benefit of ChatGPT
Current ChatGPT Go subscribers in India won’t miss out — they’ll get an extra 12 months of free access automatically.
Nick Turley, OpenAI’s Vice President and Head ofChatGPT, said:
“Since ChatGPTGo launched in India, we’ve seen amazing creativity from users. 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.”
Offer Highlights
- Free for one year starting November 4, 2025
- Valid for new and existing Indian users
- Includes expanded image creation and higher message limits
- Enables file uploads and AI-powered analysis
- Part of OpenAI’s IndiaFirst initiative
Conclusion
OpenAI’s decision to offer free access to ChatGPT Go shows its commitment to the fast-growing Indian AI ecosystem. As millions of Indians explore new ways to use AI in learning and work, this move could make ChatGPT Go one of the most widely used AI tools in the country.