ChatGPT downloads surge in India, but revenue lags behind: Report

India has emerged as ChatGPT’s fastest-growing market, but OpenAI is struggling to convert that momentum into meaningful revenue, TechCrunch reported, citing third-party data. Despite rising engagement, subscription income from India remains a fraction of what the company earns in the United States.

Strong adoption, limited monetisation

According to analytics firm SensorTower, Indian users have spent $8 million on ChatGPT subscriptions via in-app payments since 2023, excluding web-based payments. In contrast, US users have spent around $330 million…