OpenAI has made its paid ChatGPT Go plan free for users in India for one year, starting Tuesday, November 4. Anyone who signs up during this limited-time offer will get complimentary access to the plan, which is normally subscription-based. ChatGPT Go was launched as an affordable version of ChatGPT, offering enhanced features like higher message limits, image generation, and file uploads. OpenAI said India has quickly become one of its fastest-growing markets and wants to acknowledge the enthusiasm and creativity of Indian users. The company noted that paid subscriptions in India doubled within a month of ChatGPT Go’s launch in August.

According to OpenAI, the decision to offer ChatGPT Go for free coincides with the DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru, its first event in India. The company described the move as part of its broader strategy to expand in India, where the use of AI tools is rising rapidly across personal and professional sectors.

Previously priced at ₹399 per month, ChatGPT Go includes features such as higher chat limits, more daily image generations, larger file uploads, and longer memory. Under the new offer, these premium benefits, powered by the GPT-5 model, will be free for 12 months to users who sign up from November 4 onward. Existing subscribers will also receive an additional free year of access, though users must register during the promotional period to qualify.

To activate the free plan, users can visit the ChatGPT website or open the app, sign in, go to their account settings, select the ChatGPT Go option, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete activation. India has now become OpenAI’s second-largest market globally, reflecting the country’s growing interest in artificial intelligence. The offer also arrives as other AI companies like Perplexity AI and Google roll out similar free plans for Indian users, intensifying competition in the market.