India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing markets for OpenAI’s ChatGPTwith over 100 million people using the AI chatbot every week — according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. This milestone makes India the second-largest user base globally after the United States and the number-one market in Asia for ChatGPT activity.
The surge in usage reflects India’s massive online population, young demographics and rising interest in artificial intelligence tools across education, work and daily life. With more than a billion internet users nationwidethe country has quickly become a core market for AI engagement — particularly among students, developers and small businesses.
ChatGPT’s 100 million weekly active users in India represent roughly one out of every eight weekly global usersunderscoring the scale of adoption in the South Asian digital ecosystem. This figure combines both free and paid tiers of the chatbot, indicating broad accessibility and widespread appeal.
India’s prominent role in global ChatGPT usage also highlights how AI tools are being integrated into learning environments, professional workflows and creative tasks. With Indian students dominating the user base growth in the region, educational use — from homework help to concept exploration — is emerging as one of the core drivers of engagement with the technology.
India’s robust adoption has attracted attention from major AI and tech firms beyond OpenAI. Companies like Google are actively building localized offerings, including free access to advanced AI plans for students, to capitalize on the region’s enthusiasm for artificial intelligence.
The trend also signals that India — with its young population and multilingual user base — is becoming a strategic hub for AI innovation. For global AI developers, understanding and serving the Indian market could be key to future growth, as it represents a major pool of both users and potential creators.
While ChatGPT continues to expand its footprint, broader AI adoption in India points to significant shifts in how people interact with technology. Whether it’s for education, productivity or creative projectsIndia’s weekly ChatGPT usage milestone marks a turning point in global AI engagement — showcasing the country’s role not just as a user market but as a potential leader in shaping AI’s future impact.
