OpenAI reported that weekly active users of its Codex platform in India grew 27-fold since the start of 2026 [1].
The rapid expansion highlights India's growing role as a central hub for artificial intelligence implementation. This surge suggests a shift in how the region's technical workforce integrates agentic platforms into professional workflows.
OpenAI said the growth has been driven by a diverse range of users, including developers, startups, and researchers [1]. Students and businesses are also adopting the tool to access AI-assisted coding and non-coding productivity features [2].
This acceleration has positioned India among the top five global markets for Codex adoption [2]. The platform's utility in automating complex tasks has attracted a wide demographic of professionals seeking to increase efficiency, a trend that has intensified since January 2026 [1].
As the agentic platform gains traction, the scale of adoption indicates a broad institutional shift toward AI-driven development. The increase in active users reflects a demand for tools that can handle both specialized programming and general productivity tasks across various sectors [2].
“Weekly active users of OpenAI's Codex in India grew 27-fold”
The massive growth in Codex users underscores India's strategic transition from a service-based IT hub to a primary consumer of advanced agentic AI. By ranking in the top five global markets, India is demonstrating a high appetite for automation tools that bridge the gap between coding and general business productivity, potentially accelerating the pace of software development and digital transformation across the country's economy.
