The partnership will enable PhonePe users to access and experience ChatGPT’s capabilities seamlessly within the PhonePe app ecosystem, including through the Indus Appstore.
PhonePe on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to its consumer and business platforms, expanding access for users across India.
The partnership will enable PhonePe users to seamlessly access and interact with ChatGPT’s features across the PhonePe app ecosystem, including the Indus Appstore.
The company noted that the integration will support users in accessing everyday information from travel planning to shopping while paving the way for new use cases as generative AI adoption continues to grow in India.
The collaboration is expected to accelerate consumer adoption of ChatGPT while advancing the strategic objectives of both companies.
Rahul Chari, founder, whole-time director and CTO of PhonePe, said the company has “spent years building the foundational layers for digital services at population scale.” He added that the partnership shows how collaboration between innovative companies can expand access to advanced technology for a wider audience. “We are excited to partner with OpenAI to begin this journey,” he said.
Oliver Jay, head of international at OpenAI, said the partnership advances the company’s mission to expand AI access in India. “Our collaboration with PhonePe is a significant milestone in our efforts to make AI more accessible to people across the country,” he said.
He added that India is a global hub for innovation, and PhonePe’s deep understanding of the local landscape makes it an ideal partner. “This partnership will showcase the value of consumer AI in India, helping millions of users enhance their daily lives.”
OpenAI recently announced that users in India will receive one year of free access to ChatGPT Go, starting November 4. The announcement coincided with OpenAI’s first DevDay Exchange event held in Bengaluru on the same day.
Meanwhile, Paytm earlier this year partnered with Perplexity AI to integrate AI-powered search capabilities directly into the Paytm app.
