OpenAI Offers Free 1-Year Access to ChatGPT Go for Indian Users Starting November 4

OpenAI has announced a limited-time promotion that will make ChatGPT Go free for one year to users in India who sign up starting November 4, 2025. The offer comes ahead of the company’s first-ever DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru and forms part of what OpenAI describes as an “India-first” approach to expanding access and adoption across the country.

What is ChatGPT Go?

ChatGPT Go is a mid-tier subscription plan launched earlier in 2025. Powered by OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-5, the tier provides everyday users more access to advanced tools at a lower price point. Key features include:

• Higher message limits for longer conversations
• Increased daily image generation capacity
• Support for file and image uploads
• Extended memory for more personalised interactions

Launch and early results in India

OpenAI first launched ChatGPT Go in India in August 2025 after local feedback requested a budget-friendly way to access premium ChatGPT features. The response was rapid: within the plan’s first month in India, the number of paid ChatGPT subscribers more than doubled. Encouraged by demand, OpenAI has since expanded ChatGPT Go to roughly 90 global markets.

India as a priority market

India is now one of ChatGPT’s largest markets and is described by OpenAI as its second-largest market globally. Millions of Indians, including students, professionals, developers and creators, use ChatGPT daily for productivity, learning, research and creative work.

How the promotion aligns with India’s AI goals

OpenAI framed the free-one-year promotion as aligned with India’s national IndiaAI Mission, a government initiative focused on building AI capacity and infrastructure. The company said it is collaborating with civil society groups, educational platforms and government programmes to help democratise access to AI and extend adoption beyond metro centres to India's broader digital ecosystem.

Official comment

“Ahead of our first DevDay Exchange event in India, we’re making ChatGPT Go freely available for a year to help more people across India easily access and benefit from advanced AI. We’re excited to see the amazing things our users will build, learn, and achieve with these tools,”

Eligibility and additional details

The promotion will be available to all users in India who sign up for ChatGPT Go during the limited-time period beginning November 4, 2025. OpenAI has said that existing ChatGPT Go subscribers in India will also qualify for the 12-month free benefit; further details are expected from the company soon.

The announcement also coincides with the DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru and comes as India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit next year, a sign of growing momentum in the country’s AI ecosystem.

Conclusion

By offering a year of free access to ChatGPT Go, OpenAI has signalled a concerted effort to make advanced AI tools more inclusive and affordable in India. The move aims to empower millions across the country to experiment with GPT-5’s capabilities for learning, creativity, and productivity, while supporting broader national goals around AI capacity building and digital inclusion.