Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) -- On Tuesday, local time, theChatGPT developer (of real estate, a commercial product etc) OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT Go, a program for only theIndiaThe new subscription plan for the market is priced at Rs. 399 per month (note: current exchange rate is around Rs. 32.8), making it the company's most affordable subscription option at the moment. The move is aimed at further expanding its presence in India, which is OpenAI's second-largest subscriber market after the United States.
When entering the Indian market, many global companies often launch more affordable subscription plans to cater to the price-sensitive market demand of Indian consumers. As one of the most populous countries in the world, India has nearly one billion Internet users, and this huge user group provides a broad market space for all kinds of Internet services.
ChatGPT Go plans allow users to send up to 10 times the number of messages and generate up to 10 times the number of images compared to the free version, and users also enjoy faster response times. Additionally, as the subscription plan tiers increase, so does the message limit.
ChatGPT Go is designed for Indian users who want to access ChatGPT's premium features at a more affordable price, OpenAI said in a statement. Currently, ChatGPT's top-tier subscription plan in India, ChatGPT Pro, is priced at Rs. 19,900 (roughly Rs. 1,636 at current exchange rates) per month, while the mid-range plan, ChatGPT Plus, is priced at Rs. 1,999 (roughly Rs. 164.3 at current exchange rates) per month.
Earlier this year, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with India's Information Technology Minister and discussed development plans to create a low-cost AI ecosystem. Altman also recently said that India is expected to soon surpass the U.S. as the largest market for OpenAI users.