OpenAI to give ChatGPT Go free in India for a year ahead of Bengaluru DevDay

OpenAI has announced a major promotional move for the Indian market: ChatGPT Go will be free for Indian users for a full year starting November 4, in a bid to expand access as the company prepares for its DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru. Existing ChatGPT Go subscribers will also receive 12 months of free access, with redemption details to be shared later.

ChatGPT Go is OpenAI’s budget subscription tier, priced at ₹399 per month, and it comes with higher messaging limits, access to the latest model (GPT-5) with some deep-research capabilities, and expanded image generation and file-upload features. It does not include the full feature set of Plus or Pro plans, which are priced higher, but it marks a significant step in making advanced AI tools more affordable in a fast-growing market.

The move underscores OpenAI’s India-focused push as the country continues to be a leading growth area for AI adoption. In the first month after its launch, the number of paid ChatGPT subscribers in India reportedly grew quickly, and OpenAI has since expanded ChatGPT Go to nearly 90 markets worldwide. The company frames this promotion as part of its “India-first” commitment and aligns with the broader IndiaAI Mission, signaling momentum ahead of events like the AI Impact Summit planned for next year.

Details on redemption for existing Go subscribers and the exact terms of the promotional year are expected to be shared closer to the November 4 start date. For students, developers, and professionals in India, the promotion could significantly lower barriers to trying OpenAI’s latest tools while the Bengaluru event helps spotlight the country as a hub for AI innovation.

This development is widely watched as a barometer of how affordable AI access could shape education, startups, and everyday use in India, with potential ripple effects across classrooms and small businesses looking to integrate more advanced AI capabilities.

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