OpenAI Rolls Out Free 12-Month ChatGPT Go Plan for Indian Users – convergence-now.com
By Indrani Priyardarshini
on October 28, 2025
OpenAI will offer free access to the ChatGPT Go plan to Indian users who sign up during a limited promotional period starting November 4, underscoring India’s growing importance to the company’s global expansion strategy.
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The company announced the promotion without disclosing how long the offer will last. All the existing ChatGPT Go subscribers will also be eligible for the free 12-month plan, as stated by OpenAI.
Affordable Plan Across Asia
ChatGPT Go was launched as OpenAI’s most affordable paid subscription plan at less than $5 per month. The same was also released in 16 additional countries across Asia.
India- OpenAI’s 2nd Largest Market
Earlier, CEO Sam Altman stated that India is the second-largest market for OpenAI after the United States. Despite its immense popularity, the monetisation of paid plans has posed challenges. Although the app saw a rise of over 29 million downloads in 90 days leading up to August, it only generated $3.6 million in in-app purchases.
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DevDay Exchange Set for Bengaluru
The promotional campaign coincides with OpenAI’s upcoming DevDay Exchange, scheduled for November 4 in Bengaluru. The event is expected to bring more India-specific announcements aimed at empowering developers, enterprises and AI enthusiasts.
