Anthropic to Launch First India Office in Bengaluru by 2026
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence startup backed by major global investors, has announced plans to open its first office in India in 2026. The move aims to capture the country’s fast-growing demand for AI tools and expand its presence in Asia.
India’s rapid adoption of AI is being driven by rising enterprise technology spending, a strong talent base, and growing investor interest. With nearly a billion internet users, the country is quickly becoming a key market for global AI innovation. As more businesses seek intelligent automation, India offers fertile ground for technology companies seeking large-scale expansion.
Expanding Global Footprint and Market Reach
The upcoming office will be located in Bengaluru, widely known as India’s technology hub. Operations are expected to begin in early 2026, marking Anthropic’s second office in the Asia-Pacific region after Tokyo. The new location will focus on developing partnerships, strengthening local operations, and expanding product accessibility for Indian users.
India has already become Anthropic’s second-largest consumer market for its Claude AI chatbot. Competing with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Claude is known for strong reasoning and coding capabilities. The company currently offers both free and paid versions of Claude in India, though local currency pricing has not yet been introduced.
The expansion highlights the company’s intention to meet rising international demand. Last month, Anthropic announced plans to triple its global workforce to better support the growing popularity of its AI models outside the United States.
Intensifying Competition in India’s AI Sector
India’s AI landscape is rapidly becoming more competitive. OpenAI, another major player in the field, registered as a legal entity in India in 2025 and plans to open its first office in New Delhi later this year. Other rivals such as Google’s Gemini and AI startup Perplexity have already launched advanced offerings, many of which provide free premium features to attract Indian users.
This surge of activity underscores India’s importance as a global hub for artificial intelligence. As enterprises continue to invest in digital transformation, international companies view India not only as a market for growth but also as a critical center for AI research, development, and collaboration.
