Quick Brief
- Anthropic opened its first India office in Bengaluru on February 15, 2026, making it the company’s second Asian location after Tokyo
- India now ranks as Claude AI’s second-largest global market, with run-rate revenue doubling since October 2025
- Major partnerships include Air India using Claude Code for software development and Pratham piloting AI-powered education tools across 20 schools
- The company targets ten Indic languages including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Telugu for improved AI performance
Anthropic officially opened its Bengaluru office on Sunday, February 15, 2026, staking a claim in one of the world’s fastest-growing AI markets just days before India hosts the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The move positions the Claude AI developer to capture India’s tech talent and user base, where nearly half of Claude usage focuses on computer and mathematical tasks like building applications and shipping software.
India now holds the second-largest user base globally for Claude.ai, and Anthropic’s run-rate revenue in the country has doubled in just four months since CEO Dario Amodei announced expansion plans in October 2025. The company has secured partnerships spanning enterprise adoption, education, and agriculture while pledging to improve Claude’s capabilities in ten Indic languages.
India Emerges as Second-Largest Market for Claude
India ranks as the second-largest market globally for Claude.ai, according to Irina Ghose, who leads Anthropic’s India operations as Managing Director. The country’s usage patterns show what CEO Dario Amodei calls “technical intensity” Indian users leverage Claude for productivity and professional tasks at rates higher than most global markets.
What makes India’s Claude usage unique?
Nearly 50% of Indian Claude activity involves computer and mathematical work, including software development and shipping production-ready code. Educational use cases account for 12% of total usage, higher than the global average. This productivity-first approach distinguishes India from other regions.
The Bengaluru office will support enterprise clients and partnerships while hiring local talent across engineering, partnerships, sales, and support roles. Ghose, an enterprise and startup technology veteran, leads the expansion efforts.
Seven Partnerships That Define Anthropic’s India Strategy
Enterprise Adoption: Air India, CRED, Cognizant
Air India is deploying Claude Code to accelerate software development as part of a broader push toward agentic AI across airline operations. The national carrier joins a growing roster of enterprise adopters using AI to modernize systems and speed digital transformation.
CRED achieved 2x faster feature delivery and 10% better test coverage after integrating Claude Code into its development workflow. The fintech platform with 12 million members implemented the improvements within weeks of deployment.
Cognizant is rolling out Claude to 350,000 employees globally to modernize legacy systems and accelerate software development. The IT services company plans to expand Claude usage across consulting, engineering, and customer support functions throughout 2026.
Startup Momentum: Razorpay, Emergent, Enterpret
Razorpay has integrated AI throughout its operations. The company processes $180 billion in annual transaction volume and uses the technology across its infrastructure.
Emergent, a platform that allows users to build software through natural language, reached two million users and $25 million in annual recurring revenue within five months built entirely with Claude. The startup’s rapid growth demonstrates how AI coding assistants are lowering barriers to software development.
Enterpret uses Claude to power its customer feedback analysis platform and internal engineering workflows.
Language and Social Impact: Targeting Agriculture and Education
Anthropic announced partnerships with Karya and the Collective Intelligence Project to build evaluations testing AI performance on locally relevant tasks across agriculture and law. These evaluations will be developed with domain experts from Digital Green and Adalat AI. Digital Green works with farmers across India, while Adalat AI is launching a WhatsApp helpline to improve access to judicial services.
The language initiative focuses on ten Indic languages: Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, and Urdu. Anthropic began improving Claude’s fluency in these languages six months ago.
Why agriculture matters for AI in India:
Agriculture accounts for nearly one-sixth of India’s economy. CEO Dario Amodei highlighted helping small farmers get insights on increasing productivity through AI as one of the most impactful use cases in India. Anthropic is partnering with the EkStep Foundation to explore how AI can deliver agricultural guidance.
Education Pilots: Pratham and Central Square Foundation
Pratham is piloting its Anytime Testing Machine powered by Claude with 1,500 students across 20 schools. Plans call for expansion to 100 schools by late 2026.
Anthropic is also partnering with the Central Square Foundation to develop AI-enabled learning tools for children from underserved communities.
Timing: AI Impact Summit and Strategic Positioning
The Bengaluru office opening arrives three days before India hosts the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from February 19-20. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is organizing the event, which will convene heads of state, policymakers, tech executives, and civil society leaders.
The summit follows India’s adoption of three guiding principles People, Planet, and Progress that frame how AI should serve humanity and address challenges like climate change, healthcare access, and educational inequality.
| Company | Use Case | Results/Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Air India | Claude Code for software development | Accelerating development |
| CRED | Feature development and testing | 2x faster delivery, 10% better test coverage |
| Cognizant | Enterprise AI deployment | 350,000 employees globally using Claude |
| Razorpay | Operations and infrastructure | AI integrated throughout operations |
| Emergent | Natural language software platform | $25M ARR, 2M users in 5 months |
| Pratham | AI-powered educational testing | 1,500 students across 20 schools |
What This Means for India’s AI Ecosystem
Anthropic’s expansion validates India’s position as a critical AI market. The company’s focus on local languages, social impact partnerships, and enterprise adoption signals a long-term commitment.
Claude’s growing adoption by major enterprises like Air India and Cognizant creates opportunities for Indian developers and startups to build complementary tools, integrations, and sector-specific applications. The evaluations for agriculture and law that Anthropic plans to develop could accelerate domain-specific AI development.
The office will focus on hiring local talent across multiple functions as Anthropic expands its India presence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When did Anthropic open its India office?
Anthropic officially opened its first India office in Bengaluru on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The office is the company’s second location in Asia after Tokyo and is led by Managing Director Irina Ghose.
What is Claude AI used for in India?
Claude AI is primarily used for computer and mathematical tasks in India, with nearly 50% of usage dedicated to building applications and shipping production software. Educational applications account for 12% of usage, higher than the global average.
Which Indian companies are using Claude AI?
Major companies using Claude include Air India for software development, CRED for feature delivery and testing, Razorpay for operations, and Pratham for educational testing. Cognizant is deploying Claude to 350,000 employees globally.
What languages does Claude AI support in India?
Anthropic is improving Claude’s fluency in ten Indic languages: Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, and Urdu. The company launched this initiative six months ago.
How fast is Anthropic growing in India?
Anthropic’s run-rate revenue in India has doubled since October 2025. India is now the second-largest market globally for Claude.ai usage.
What is the AI Impact Summit 2026?
The AI Impact Summit 2026 is organized by India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, taking place February 19-20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The summit brings together heads of state, policymakers, and tech leaders to shape inclusive and responsible AI development.
Who is Irina Ghose?
Irina Ghose is the Managing Director of Anthropic India, leading the company’s first India office in Bengaluru. She is responsible for managing operations and supporting Anthropic’s customer base across enterprise and startup segments in India.
