Anthropic, the company behind Claude AI, has launched its first Indian office in Bengaluru, marking a significant expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. The artificial intelligence company announced the establishment of its Bengaluru headquarters, which represents their second operational base across the Asia-Pacific area. This strategic move underscores the growing importance of the Indian market for AI-powered services.
India Emerges as Key Market for Claude AI
The South Asian nation has become the second-biggest user base for Claude.ai globally. Over the last half year, Anthropic has dedicated substantial resources to enhancing Claude’s capabilities for Indian users, particularly focusing on linguistic accessibility.
The development team has optimized the AI assistant’s performance across ten major Indian languages, making the technology more accessible to millions of users who prefer communicating in their native tongues. This localization effort demonstrates the company’s commitment to serving diverse linguistic communities.
Strategic Partnerships Drive Educational and Agricultural Innovation
Anthropic is forging ahead with multiple collaborative initiatives aimed at bringing AI technology to critical sectors across India. The company has established partnerships with three key organizations:
Working alongside Pratham Education Foundation, EkStep Foundation, and Central Square Foundation, Anthropic is channeling AI capabilities toward transformative applications in education, farming practices, and public digital infrastructure development. These collaborations aim to address real-world challenges and create meaningful impact in communities across the country.
The Bengaluru office will serve as the operational hub for these initiatives, supporting India’s digital transformation journey while expanding Claude’s reach throughout the region.
