Anthropic CEO Meets PM Modi, Announces India Expansion
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, discussing the AI firm’s expansion plans and India’s crucial role in shaping artificial intelligence’s future.
Key Takeaways
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met PM Modi to discuss India expansion
- New Bengaluru office to open in 2026, hiring local talent
- Focus on AI applications in education, healthcare, and agriculture
- Claude Code usage in India increased 5x since June
Leaders Exchange Views on AI Future
Dario Amodei stated on X: “Today I met with PM @narendramodi to discuss Anthropic’s expansion to India—where Claude Code use is up 5× since June. How India deploys AI across critical sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture for over a billion people will be essential in shaping the future of AI.”
PM Modi responded positively, posting: “Glad to meet you. India’s vibrant tech ecosystem and talented youth are driving AI innovation that is human-centric and responsible. We welcome Anthropic’s expansion and look forward to working together to harness AI for growth across key sectors.”
Bengaluru Office Announcement
The high-level meeting followed Anthropic’s official announcement about establishing its first India office in Bengaluru, scheduled to open in 2026. This will be the company’s second facility in the Indo-Pacific region after Tokyo.
Karnataka’s Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, Priyank Kharge, confirmed the development, stating: “Anthropic, the US-based AI research company, has chosen Bengaluru for its first India office, its second in the Indo-Pacific region after Tokyo.”
He emphasized that the decision reflects Bengaluru’s position as “one of the world’s most dynamic technology centers” where “global technology leaders continue to choose this city for its unmatched innovation environment and deep talent base.”
About Anthropic
Anthropic is an AI safety and research company focused on building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. The company’s flagship product, Claude, serves as a next-generation AI assistant that has seen significant adoption in India.
