Reliance in Talks with OpenAI for ChatGPT Partnership in India

26 Mar, 2025

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance is in discussions with OpenAI and Meta for a potential AI partnership. The collaboration aims to secure the local distribution of ChatGPT in India, as reported by Reuters quoting ‘The Information.’ This move aligns with Reliance’s strategy to enhance AI capabilities while ensuring data security for its users.

Reliance plans to host AI models in its upcoming 3-gigawatt data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, which is set to be the largest of its kind. Local hosting is expected to provide a secure and scalable environment for AI operations, catering to the growing demand for AI-driven solutions in India’s telecommunications sector. With AI adoption accelerating across industries, Reliance seeks to integrate AI into its offerings and expand its digital ecosystem.

In addition to local hosting, Reliance is exploring opportunities to sell OpenAI’s models to enterprise customers via an application programming interface (API). This initiative could open new revenue streams while supporting businesses in leveraging advanced AI tools. Furthermore, OpenAI has discussed with Reliance the possibility of reducing ChatGPT subscription prices for Indian users, potentially lowering costs by several dollars. A price reduction would make AI tools more accessible, fostering wider adoption among individuals and enterprises.

Both OpenAI and Meta see India as a key growth market, with OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, recently recognizing the country as its second-largest market. The user base for AI tools in India has tripled over the past year, highlighting the rising demand for AI-driven solutions.

Currently, ChatGPT’s basic version remains free, while ChatGPT Plus, offering access to advanced AI models like GPT-4.5, is priced at $20 per month (approximately Rs 1,720). The premium plan includes AI-assisted research capabilities and early access to new features.

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