OpenAI has significantly expanded its accessibility in India with the launch of ChatGPT Go, a subscription plan priced at just ₹399 (approximately $4.57) per month. This marks the company’s most affordable offering to date, reflecting its commitment to growth in its second-largest market by user base. ChatGPT Go provides users with enhanced access to the latest GPT-5 language model, surpassing the capabilities of the free tier by a substantial margin.
According to OpenAI’s announcement, ChatGPT Go boasts ten times the message limits, image generation capabilities, and file upload allowances compared to its free counterpart. Furthermore, the plan offers double the memory capacity, enabling users to engage in more complex and extensive interactions. Nick Turley, leading the ChatGPT initiative, emphasized the user demand for a more affordable option, highlighting that India serves as a pilot market for this new plan. Feedback from Indian users will directly inform the future expansion of ChatGPT into other regions.
The launch follows a February visit by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to India, where he met with IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to discuss the country’s ambitious plans for a low-cost AI ecosystem. Altman’s praise for India’s rapid AI adoption underscores the strategic importance of the Indian market for OpenAI. This move aligns perfectly with the Indian government’s initiatives to foster technological advancement and digital inclusion.
The introduction of ChatGPT Go comes shortly after the release of OpenAI’s latest GPT-5 model, which received mixed reviews. While some users expressed concerns regarding its intuitiveness, OpenAI has responded by restoring access to the legacy GPT-4 models for paying subscribers, demonstrating a commitment to user satisfaction and adapting to feedback. The affordability of ChatGPT Go could significantly broaden access to advanced AI tools in India, potentially driving further innovation and development.
