OpenAI Plans Massive AI Data Centre in India
- OpenAI plans a 1GW facility in India to boost local AI services.
- Sam Altman’s India visit could reveal partnerships and project details.
- The move supports IndiaAI Mission and ensures data stays local.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is preparing to set up one of India’s largest artificial intelligence data centres. The project is expected to have at least 1 gigawatt of capacity, making it a large-scale move in a market where tech giants such as Microsoft, Google, and Reliance have already invested heavily in digital infrastructure.
OpenAI is in early talks with potential partners in India for the project. The location is yet to be finalised, and timelines remain unclear. However, Chief Executive Sam Altman, who is scheduled to visit India later this month, may share more details during his trip. For now, the company has declined to make an official comment.
India has become an important market for OpenAI in both usage and growth opportunities. The company is setting up an office in New Delhi, expanding its local team, and recently introduced a Rs 420 ($5) monthly plan to make ChatGPT more affordable for Indian users. Building a data centre in India also fits well with the government’s IndiaAI Mission, a $1.2 billion initiative to develop local large language models and boost AI capability in the country.
If the data centre is built, it would not only make AI services faster and more customised for Indian users but also address concerns about sensitive data being stored overseas. It could also help strengthen trust with regulators and policymakers.
Globally, OpenAI has been investing heavily in data infrastructure. The company is building a large network of facilities, known as Stargate, across the United States. In partnership with SoftBank and Oracle, OpenAI has already committed more than 4.5 gigawatts of capacity in the US, aiming to create one of the world’s largest computing hubs.
Outside the US, OpenAI is anchoring projects in Norway and Abu Dhabi. The UAE facility, with a planned capacity of 5 gigawatts, has raised debate in Washington over the risks of supplying thousands of Nvidia chips to the Gulf. India, however, faces no such restrictions. The Trump administration recently confirmed that export controls on AI chips will not apply to India, removing a major obstacle for OpenAI and other technology firms.
OpenAI is also working with the US government on its 'OpenAI for Countries' programme, which aims to build AI infrastructure aligned with democratic values and to counter China’s growing influence. More than 30 nations have shown interest, with India expected to play a key role in this initiative.
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