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AI Giant Anthropic Taps Ex-Microsoft Exec for India Lead
16 Jan
Summary
- Irina Ghose, former Microsoft India MD, appointed Anthropic's India MD.
- Anthropic, backed by Google and Amazon, opens its first India office.
- Bengaluru-based India office will be Anthropic's first in the country.
Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has named Irina Ghose as its new managing director for India. Ghose brings extensive experience from her previous role as managing director for Microsoft's India operations, where she spent 24 years before departing in December 2025. This appointment signals Anthropic's commitment to expanding its presence in the rapidly growing Indian market.
The AI startup, supported by tech giants Alphabet's Google and Amazon, is set to establish its inaugural India office in Bengaluru during early 2026. India is already a crucial market for Anthropic, ranking as the second-largest for its AI chatbot, Claude. Usage is particularly concentrated in technical fields, including programming.
With India's burgeoning internet user base and increasing adoption of enterprise and consumer AI technologies, the country has become a key battleground for global technology companies. Anthropic's expansion into India underscores the nation's significance in the global AI landscape.
