India will be the largest market, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
GPT-5 combines the most advanced capabilities of ChatGPT into a single, seamless platform, ensuring that users receive the highest-quality responses for every query. It integrates improvements in reasoning, accuracy, creativity, and speed, making interactions more natural and productive. This unified experience represents a major leap forward in AI assistance, tailored to meet user needs every time.
New Delhi: India has emerged as OpenAI’s second-largest market globally after the United States — and according to CEO Sam Altman, it may soon take the top spot.
Speaking at the launch of GPT-5, the newest and most advanced version of the AI system that powers ChatGPT, Altman described India as a rapidly growing hub for AI adoption. He highlighted the country’s unique approach to using artificial intelligence, noting that the creativity, innovation, and speed with which Indian users are embracing the technology is “truly remarkable.”
“It’s incredibly fast-growing. But what’s even more exciting is what users in India are doing with AI — the creativity and ambition of the citizens here stand out globally,” Altman said.
OpenAI, he added, is working closely with local partners to ensure its tools are more effective, accessible, and affordable for Indian users. As part of this push, Altman plans to visit India in September to engage directly with stakeholders, developers, and AI communities.
GPT-5: A Big Leap ForwardThe launch of GPT-5 marks a major milestone for OpenAI. The company describes it as a unified AI experience designed to deliver the best possible answers every time — whether that means responding instantly or taking a moment to think through a complex problem.
In the company’s own words:
*“We are introducing GPT-5, our best AI system yet.
This new version is not just faster and smarter — it’s also more adaptive. GPT-5 can switch between modes depending on the complexity of the task:
- A smart, efficient model for most everyday questions.
- A deeper reasoning model (called GPT-5 Thinking) for harder, more technical, or more abstract problems.
- A real-time router that instantly decides which mode to use based on the type of conversation, complexity, required tools, and even the user’s intent.
The goal, OpenAI says, is to create an AI that doesn’t just answer questions — it understands context, adjusts to needs, and delivers responses at an expert level when required.
India’s status as a tech-savvy, mobile-first nation makes it a natural fit for OpenAI’s growth ambitions. With millions of students, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking for smarter tools, the potential for AI here is enormous.
Altman pointed out that AI is no longer a niche tool in India — it’s becoming part of daily life. From students using ChatGPT to study more efficiently, to startups leveraging AI for product design, to doctors exploring AI-driven diagnostics, the range of use cases is expanding rapidly.
By improving affordability and local adaptability, OpenAI hopes to make GPT-5 not just a premium tool for a select few, but a mainstream productivity booster across India’s diverse population.
Looking AheadIndustry experts see this as more than just a product launch. For many, it’s a signal that India is becoming a central player in the global AI revolution — not just as a market, but as a source of innovation and influence.
As Altman summed it up:
With GPT-5, OpenAI is betting big on a future where AI doesn’t just serve the world — it learns from it, and in many ways, India is now helping lead that conversation.