OpenAI has announced that it will offer free one-year access to ChatGPT Go for users in India who sign up during a limited-time promotion starting November 4, 2025.
The move is part of OpenAI’s plan to expand its presence in India and comes ahead of its first DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru on November 4.
ChatGPT Go, launched in India in August, offers users higher message limits, image generation, and file upload features compared to the free ChatGPT plan. The service was created in response to user demand for affordable access to advanced AI tools.
“To celebrate OpenAI’s DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru on 4 November, 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,” the company said in a statement.
Existing ChatGPT Go subscribers in India will also get a free 12-month extension under this offer.
India is currently OpenAI’s second-largest and one of its fastest-growing markets, with millions of students, developers, and professionals using ChatGPT for learning, coding, and creative work. In the first month after its launch, paid ChatGPT subscriptions in India more than doubled, prompting OpenAI to expand ChatGPT Go to nearly 90 countries.
Nick Turley, Vice President and Head of ChatGPT, said the decision highlights OpenAI’s focus on India’s growing AI community.
“Since launching ChatGPT Go in India a few months ago, the adoption and creativity we’ve seen from users has been inspiring. 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 access advanced AI,” Turley said.
OpenAI added that the initiative supports its ‘India-first’ commitment and aligns with the government’s IndiaAI Mission, which aims to boost the country’s AI innovation and accessibility.
