Anthropic Chooses Bengaluru for First India Office After CEO Meets PM Modi
US artificial intelligence leader Anthropic is establishing its first Indian office in Bengaluru, marking a significant expansion in the Indo-Pacific region. The decision follows a meeting between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss India’s strategic role in global AI development.
Key Takeaways
- Anthropic selects Bengaluru for its first India office, second in Indo-Pacific after Tokyo
- CEO Dario Amodei met PM Modi to discuss AI expansion plans
- Claude Code usage in India has grown 5x since June 2024
- Bengaluru ranks #5 globally in AI and DeepTech ecosystems
CEO’s Meeting with PM Modi
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei announced the expansion plans after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sharing the update on X, Amodei stated:
“Today I met with PM @narendramodi to discuss Anthropic’s expansion to India–where Claude Code use is up 5x 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.”
Bengaluru’s AI Leadership
Karnataka’s Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, Priyank Kharge, confirmed the development, highlighting Bengaluru’s position as a global technology hub. The minister emphasized that Bengaluru boasts over 100,000 AI professionals, representing 50% of India’s total AI talent pool.
Kharge stated:
“Bengaluru is now a booming AI developer community, ranked #5 globally in AI and DeepTech ecosystems. With over 1 lakh AI professionals, Bengaluru boasts 50% of India’s AI talent. Anthropic’s arrival will further expand opportunities for local talent, R&D, and AI product development.”
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, is a next-generation AI assistant that has seen significant adoption in India.
The Bengaluru office opening aligns with the Indian government’s focus on promoting artificial intelligence as a key growth enabler across critical sectors including education, healthcare, and agriculture.
