Anthropic Expands into India

Anthropic is making a significant push into the Indian market, with plans to open an office in Bengaluru and explore potential partnerships. India represents a key growth area for the AI company, being the largest market for Claude AI outside of the United States. The company's CEO, Dario Amodei, is visiting India to inaugurate the new office and engage with the country's burgeoning developer ecosystem.

This expansion is part of a broader global strategy that includes tripling Anthropic's international workforce and increasing its applied AI team fivefold. The company is actively seeking a country lead for India, along with similar roles in other key markets. Anthropic's move comes amid increasing competition among AI giants like OpenAI, Google, and Meta, all vying for a stronger foothold in the Indian market.

India's rapidly growing digital economy and large developer base make it a crucial market for AI companies. Anthropic aims to capitalise on the rising demand for AI tools, particularly its Claude AI chatbot, which is already popular among Indian developers for coding-related tasks. The company's expansion plans signal a long-term commitment to establishing a strong operational base in the region.