New Delhi, September 2, 2025 – OpenAI is reportedly preparing to establish its first data centre in India, a major move that could significantly expand the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The upcoming facility is expected to have a 1GW capacity, making it one of the largest AI-focused projects in South Asia.
Project Details
According to a Bloomberg report, OpenAI is in discussions to finalize a local partner for the project. The data centre will power AI servers tailored to Indian businesses and support the company’s OpenAI for Countries initiative, part of its larger Project Stargate, which focuses on building next-generation AI infrastructure globally.
A formal announcement may come later this month, when CEO Sam Altman is scheduled to visit India. The exact location and timeline of the data centre have not yet been disclosed.
Strategic Importance
If confirmed, this project will mark OpenAI’s first large-scale investment in data infrastructure outside the US. With a 1GW capacity, the centre could play a pivotal role in making advanced AI tools more accessible to India’s rapidly growing digital economy.
The move comes shortly after Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, in partnership with Google CEO Sundar Pichai, announced plans for a Jamnagar Cloud region. OpenAI’s entry into India adds to the momentum of tech-driven infrastructure investments in the country.
Growing Footprint in India
This development follows a series of announcements showcasing OpenAI’s deepening commitment to India:
- The company will open its first Indian office later this year.
- It has already started hiring local staff.
- In August, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Go, an India-exclusive subscription plan priced at ₹350 per month, offering higher usage limits for users.
Globally, Project Stargate aims to build data centres with a total capacity of 4.5GW in the US. The India facility will be the first under the international expansion of this initiative, following commitments made for Norway and the UAE.
Looking Ahead
If realized, the India data centre could cement the country’s position as a key hub in the global AI ecosystem, giving local businesses direct access to high-performance AI infrastructure.
