In a strategic move underscoring India’s growing importance to the global AI ecosystem, OpenAI has elevated Pragya Misra to lead its India strategy, as the country becomes the company’s second-largest user base. The promotion comes at a time when ChatGPT adoption in India has tripled year-over-year, positioning the market as a critical growth driver for OpenAI’s next phase of expansion.
Under Misra’s leadership, OpenAI will focus on policy alignment, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem development a blueprint aimed at integrating responsible AI adoption with India’s national innovation agenda. The company is also preparing to launch its first India office and expand its OpenAI Academy India initiative to accelerate AI learning and skill development across universities and enterprises.
Pragya Misra, announcing her expanded role, said: “I have always believed that India will shape the global AI landscape. We are deepening our focus from supporting the IndiaAI mission to making our frontier models accessible and affordable, while building partnerships that drive inclusion, learning, and innovation.”
Industry experts view this as a pivotal step in strengthening OpenAI’s presence across one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies. India’s AI ecosystem fueled by government-backed initiatives, startup innovation, and a massive developer community offers fertile ground for scaling OpenAI’s mission of advancing safe and accessible artificial intelligence.
As OpenAI cements its commitment to India, Misra’s leadership is expected to play a defining role in shaping the nation’s AI readiness, regulatory dialogue, and talent development bridging global innovation with local opportunity.
