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Tech giants are ending free AI promotions in India as the country emerges as the world’s largest market for generative AI app downloads. While companies like OpenAI, Google and Perplexity have driven rapid user growth with extended free offers, recent data shows a sharp decline in in‑app purchase revenue after those promotions ended. Despite accounting for roughly one‑fifth of global AI app downloads, India contributes about one percent of AI app revenue, highlighting a monetization challenge. Industry leaders are now focusing on lower‑cost tiers, telecom bundles and micro‑transaction models to retain users and convert them into paying subscribers. Read more

OpenAI introduced the Frontier platform to help enterprises build and manage AI agents, but COO Brad Lightcap said widespread AI integration in complex business processes is still limited. He noted strong demand, a focus on measuring business outcomes rather than seat licenses, and partnerships with major consulting firms. Lightcap also discussed OpenAI's growth in India, including expanding voice capabilities, new sales offices, and the potential impact of AI on the local job market. The comments underscored the gap between powerful AI tools and their practical deployment in large organizations. Read more

OpenAI says users aged 18 to 24 account for nearly half of all ChatGPT messages in India, with people under 30 generating 80% of usage. Professional tasks dominate, and the company’s coding assistant Codex sees three‑fold higher adoption than the global median. OpenAI is also scaling its presence, opening offices in Mumbai and Bengaluru, securing a 100‑megawatt compute partnership with Tata Group, and signing deals with Pine Labs, Ixigo, MakeMyTrip, Eternal, and educational institutions to reach over 100,000 students. Read more