OpenAI just rolled out a local processing feature for its API in India, starting with the GPT-6 Luna model.
Now, businesses can keep their data within the country, helping them meet data residency rules and have more say over how their information is handled.
OpenAI update keeps data in India
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, this update makes it easier for companies to use AI tools, like document summarization or drafting responses, without sending data overseas.
Nitin Bawankule, head of enterprise, India, at OpenAI, said, "Local inference gives them more control over where supported workloads run and helps address a practical barrier to adoption. It gives more businesses a way to put OpenAI's tools to work, and gives Indian developers and startups more scope to build for their own, and enterprise needs."
This move is also part of OpenAI's broader plan to expand its tech footprint in India, including teaming up with Tata Group to build new AI data centers.
Similar options are already live in places like Australia and Japan.