OpenAI has quietly increased the prices of its ChatGPT Plus and Pro plans in India, and users will now have to pay around 14% more than before. Earlier, these subscriptions were priced in US dollars—Plus at $20 (about ₹1,750) and Pro at $200 (about ₹17,500). But with the introduction of Rupee-based payments, the new rates have become costlier for Indian users.

For example, the ChatGPT Plus plan, which cost around ₹1,750 earlier, now goes above ₹2,000. Similarly, the Pro plan has also seen a big jump. While this shift makes payments easier and more convenient in India, many users feel the higher price may stop new subscribers from upgrading.

Globally, ChatGPT has already earned $2 billion since its launch in May 2023, showing its growing popularity. But this price hike is a reminder that AI is no longer just free or experimental—it’s becoming a premium digital service.