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ChatGPT Adoption Surges in India Amid Monetization Challenges

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-07T11:13:47.610340+05:30

- OpenAI's ChatGPT sees rapid growth in India, becoming one of its fastest-growing markets. - Despite high user engagement, revenue generation lags behind, with only $8 million spent on subscriptions compared to $330 million in the U.S. - A significant barrier is the cost of subscriptions, with the cheapest plan priced at $20 per month, considered expensive for Indian users. - OpenAI is exploring partnerships with local telecom giant Reliance Jio to increase reach and user base. - The revamped image generator feature has contributed to a surge in downloads, making India a key player in ChatGPT's global user base. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/04/chatgpt-adoption-skyrockets-in-india-but-monetization-may-be-trailing/)

OpenAI's ChatGPT sees rapid growth in India, becoming one of its fastest-growing markets.
Despite high user engagement, revenue generation lags behind, with only $8 million spent on subscriptions compared to $330 million in the U.S.
A significant barrier is the cost of subscriptions, with the cheapest plan priced at $20 per month, considered expensive for Indian users.
OpenAI is exploring partnerships with local telecom giant Reliance Jio to increase reach and user base.
The revamped image generator feature has contributed to a surge in downloads, making India a key player in ChatGPT's global user base.

Source: TechCrunch

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