Short answer: India is now ChatGPT's largest market in the world by weekly active users, OpenAI India managing director Prabhjeet Singh said in an interview reported on 3 November 2026 — and the local user base has doubled since January 2026. At the same time, Google AI Plus subscribers are about to lose a key feature: from 13 November 2026, selecting Pro models in the Gemini app and AI Mode in Google Search will be limited to Google AI Pro subscribers and above. If you pay for AI tools in India, this week is a good moment to check which plan you are actually on, before the Gemini change takes effect.
What actually changed for ChatGPT in India
India was previously ChatGPT's second-largest market, behind the United States. In February 2026, OpenAI said India had more than 100 million weekly ChatGPT users. The November announcement moves India to first place on that weekly-active-user measure — but OpenAI has not disclosed a new absolute user count alongside it, so do not read a specific new total into the doubling claim. A weekly active user is simply someone who used the service during that week, free or paid.
Singh also pointed to deeper localisation ahead, including Hindi and other Indian-language voice features, and UPI-linked payment announcements in the coming weeks. Those payment plans are reported as coming, not confirmed with a date — so treat them as a watch item, not a feature you can use today.
What changes for Gemini on 13 November
Google AI Plus keeps Flash-Lite and Flash after 13 November, but it loses the ability to select Pro models in the Gemini app and AI Mode in Google Search, according to the subscriber email reported by 9to5Google on 14 October 2026. Previous chats made with a Pro model are not deleted — they can be continued with a different model. Gemini 4 Argon, which rolled out to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers on 13 October 2026, was never on the Plus plan.
In practical terms: if you chose Plus mainly for Pro-model access, that reason goes away on 13 November. If you chose it for everyday questions, faster Flash answers, and storage, Plus still does that job.
India prices, as reported on 2 November 2026
These are the India prices listed in the TechMitra comparison updated 2 November 2026, with Google AI prices also cross-checked against the 31 October 2026 reading in Whizi's Gemini pricing page. Check the official pages before you pay — prices, taxes and intro offers change.
- ChatGPT Go — ₹399 a month (includes 18% GST, per the comparison). The budget paid tier for longer conversations.
- ChatGPT Plus — ₹1,999 a month (includes 18% GST, per the comparison). The main paid tier for advanced work and productivity.
- Google AI Plus — ₹399 a month, with 400 GB of storage. After 13 November: Flash-Lite and Flash only, no Pro-model selection.
- Google AI Pro — ₹1,950 a month, with 5 TB of storage. Keeps Pro-model access and Gemini 4 Argon.
- Google AI Plus intro offer, as listed: new subscribers were listed at ₹100 a month for the first 3 months on the 400 GB plan. Intro offers are time-limited — confirm the current offer at checkout.
- ChatGPT Pro tiers: higher Pro plans were listed at ₹10,699 a month and above. These are research and heavy-use tiers, not what most everyday users need.
So, what should you pick?
Start from how you actually use AI, not from the headline. If you mainly ask quick questions, summarise notes, and draft messages, a budget tier — ChatGPT Go or Google AI Plus — is usually enough, and free access may already cover you. If you regularly need stronger reasoning, longer documents, or the newest Pro model, that is the case for ChatGPT Plus or Google AI Pro, and the Gemini change on 13 November makes the Pro tier the only Google route to Pro models.
If you are deciding how to get a paid AI plan, see how buying from OTT Bazaar works before you order, and start at www.ottbazaar.store. No store price, saving or discount is claimed in this article — check the store listing for the plan you want, and the official ChatGPT or Google AI page for the current official price, before you pay.
FAQ
Is India really ChatGPT's biggest market now?
By weekly active users, yes — according to OpenAI India managing director Prabhjeet Singh, as reported on 3 November 2026. India was previously second, behind the United States.
How many ChatGPT users does India have now?
OpenAI has not disclosed a new absolute figure with this announcement. The last disclosed figure was more than 100 million weekly users in February 2026, and the user base has doubled since January 2026 — but those two statements do not give a precise new total, so this article does not invent one.
What exactly does Google AI Plus lose on 13 November 2026?
The ability to select Pro models in the Gemini app and AI Mode in Google Search. Plus keeps Flash-Lite and Flash, and old Pro-model chats can be continued with a different model.
Should I upgrade from Google AI Plus to Pro?
Only if you need Pro models or Gemini 4 Argon. If Flash answers and storage are enough for you, staying on Plus at ₹399 a month (as listed on 2 November 2026) still makes sense — but check the current official price first.
Are UPI payments for ChatGPT available in India yet?
Not on a confirmed date. UPI-linked payment announcements were reported as coming in the weeks after 3 November 2026, so watch for an official announcement rather than assuming it is live.