Archive · 27 Aug 2026
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Ads in India for Free Users
OpenAI is starting to show advertisements inside ChatGPT in India.
This is the first time ChatGPT Ads are being launched in the country.
The ads are sponsored messages, similar to advertisements on other online services.
At first, logged-in adults using the Free or Go plans may see them.
People using Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise or Education plans will not see ads.
Advertisers can begin with daily budgets starting at Rs 725.
The announcement was made on Thursday.
OpenAI said the ads are being introduced as part of ChatGPT’s launch in India.
OpenAI announced the launch of ChatGPT Ads in India on Thursday.
The launch brings sponsored content to ChatGPT for the first time in India.
Ads will initially appear for logged-in adults using the Free and Go plans.
ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise and Education plans will remain ad-free.
Daily advertising budgets start at Rs 725, according to the announcement headline.
- Who
- OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, announced the ChatGPT Ads launch.
- What
- ChatGPT is introducing sponsored content in India.
- When
- The announcement was made on Thursday.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To bring ChatGPT Ads and sponsored content to users in India.
- Company
- OpenAI
- Product
- ChatGPT Ads
- Market
- India
- Initial audience
- Logged-in adults using the Free and Go plans
- Ad-free plans
- Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise and Education
- Starting daily budget
- Rs 725
- Announcement timing
- Thursday