Global AI leader OpenAI is expanding its presence in India through a wave of new hiring and partnerships across technology hubs including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Gurugram. The company plans to build local partnerships with universities, research labs, and startups to co-develop AI solutions tailored for India’s market.
Executives say the initiative reflects India’s growing importance in the global AI ecosystem — both as a market and as a hub of engineering talent. “India’s depth of technical capability and entrepreneurial energy makes it an essential partner for OpenAI’s mission,” said an OpenAI spokesperson.
The move comes as Indian startups increasingly integrate generative AI into sectors such as fintech, healthcare, logistics, and media. OpenAI aims to provide access to its models through partnerships that encourage local innovation.
The hiring campaign will focus on research engineers, policy experts, and developer-relations roles, enabling India to play a larger role in responsible AI deployment.
For Indian companies and institutions, this represents an opportunity to co-create world-class AI solutions. It also strengthens India’s strategic position in shaping the ethics and governance of artificial intelligence.
OpenAI’s deeper commitment to India underscores the country’s emergence as a global technology partner — not just a talent base.