ChatGPT Go, OpenAI’s new India-focused plan, brings GPT-5 access, higher usage limits, and UPI payments at an affordable price. (Express Image)OpenAI, on Tuesday, August 19, introduced ChatGPT Go, its new subscription plan specifically designed for India at Rs 399 per month. With the new plan, the company aims to make advanced AI tools more accessible to India’s rapidly growing user base.For OpenAI, India has emerged as ChatGPT’s second-largest market worldwide with millions of users ranging from students, professionals to entrepreneurs and creators. These users are turning to the AI chatbot for an assortment of activities including learning, creativity, problem solving, etc. With the ever-expanding user base, OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Go as an entry-level subscription tier that offers expanded features at a fraction of the cost of its other plans. ChatGPT Go: Key featuresChatGPT Go subscribers will get access to OpenAI’s most advanced model, GPT-5 with enhanced support for Indic languages. When compared with the free plan, ChatGPT Go offers 10 times higher message limits with GPT-5, 10 times more image generations per day, 10 times more file or image uploads per day, two times longer memory for more personalised responses. According to OpenAI, these upgrades are designed to give everyday users broader access to ChatGPT’s popular features without the higher costs that are usually associated with the company’s Plus and Pro tiers. Also Read | ChatGPT Plus and Pro plans for India: Here’s what has changedChatGPT Go is available starting today on chat.openai.com and through the ChatGPT mobile app. To subscribe, users simply need to tap “Upgrade,” select the Go plan, and complete the payment using UPI or any major Indian payment method.Pay with UPIIn addition to introducing an affordable entry plan, OpenAI has integrated India’s most widely used digital payment method – UPI. For the first time, all ChatGPT subscription tiers – including Go, Plus, and Pro, can now be purchased using UPI, along with other existing payment options. This change is likely to make signing up more convenient for millions of Indian users. “We’ve been inspired by how millions of people in India use ChatGPT daily for learning, work, creativity, and problem-solving. With ChatGPT Go, we’re excited to make these capabilities even more accessible and easier to pay for through UPI,” said Nick Turley, vice president and head of ChatGPT.Pricing and tiersChatGPT Go is the most affordable plan at Rs 399/month (inclusive of GST). It sits alongside OpenAI’s existing subscription offerings – ChatGPT Plus at Rs 1,999/month with premium performance with priority access and higher usage limits; and ChatGPT Pro at Rs 19,900/month offering professional-grade power with near-unlimited access to advanced models.Story continues below this adAlso Read | One person has never been able to do more in history, says Sam Altman unveiling GPT-5ChatGPT Go underscores the importance of India as a key market for the Sam Altman-led AI powerhouse. With millions already using the free version of ChatGPT, the new plan aims to serve those who want more without committing to the higher-priced subscriptions.OpenAI highlighted that Indian users are among the most engaged globally, using ChatGPT to learn new skills, explore creative ideas, and manage professional challenges. The Go plan is expected to accelerate adoption further, especially among students and casual users.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:artificial intelligenceChatGPT