In a major strategic move, OpenAI has announced that its ChatGPT Go subscription will be offered free for one year to users in India beginning 4 November 2025.
What is ChatGPT Go?
Launched in India in August 2025 at a price of ₹399/month, ChatGPT Go is a midtier offering between the free version of ChatGPT and the higherend Plus or Pro tiers. It provides higher message limits, more image generation, larger file uploads, extended memory for conversations, and access to advanced models.
Why India, and Why Now?
India is now OpenAI’s second-largest market globally. The free yearlong access is being rolled out ahead of OpenAI’s first DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru on 4 November.
The move makes strategic sense:
Capturing and retaining a fast-growing user base in India.
Competing with other global AI players (Google, Perplexity) who are also offering aggressive deals in India. ([Seeking Alpha][4])
Encouraging users to try the highertier features, build habits, and possibly convert to paid plans after the free year ends.
What’s Included in the Free Offer?
Starting 4 November:
All new Indian users who sign up during the offer period will get ChatGPT Go free for 12 months.
Existing ChatGPT Go subscribers in India are also eligible for the free 12-month extension.
Features typically include: higher daily message/usage limits, increased image generation quotas, larger file upload capacity, longer memory for conversations, and access to advanced AI models.
How to Claim the Offer
1. From 4 November 2025, log in to your ChatGPT account or create a new one.
2. Navigate to “Upgrade Plan” or “Subscription” and select ChatGPT Go.
3. If you sign up within the promotional period, the one-year free access should be automatically applied (check the “Free for 12 months” label).
4. Existing Go subscribers in India should see the free extension applied or receive instructions via email.
What Happens After the Free Year?
After the 12-month free period ends, the plan is expected to revert to its standard pricing of ₹399/month (or equivalent) unless further promotional terms apply. Users may choose to continue on the paid plan, switch to a lower tier, or cancel.
The Bigger Picture for India’s AI Ecosystem
With this offer, India might see a surge in experimentation with advanced AI tools in education, creative work, productivity and development — thanks to reduced entry cost.
The move underscores how global AI firms view India as a key growth market.
It may also lead to more competition and better deals for Indian users.
For users, it’s an opportune moment to explore advanced AI capabilities without cost for a year, but they should also be aware of datausage, privacy and subscription renewal terms.
FAQs
Q1: When does the oneyear free access start?
From 4 November 2025 for Indian users.
Q2: Who is eligible for the offer?
Both new and existing ChatGPT Go subscribers in India are eligible if they sign up (or are already subscribed) within the promotional window.
Q3: What if I already pay for ChatGPT Go now?
Existing subscribers in India will receive the free 12month extension.
Q4: What happens after the free year ends?
You’ll likely need to pay the standard subscription price (₹399/month) unless a further promotion is offered.
Q5: Is there any obligation or catch?
No major catch publicly announced — but users should review the terms carefully (autorenewal, data usage limits, regional restrictions) and be aware of standard subscription terms after the promotion ends.
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