OpenAI plans to establish new offices in Mumbai and Bengaluru while CEO Sam Altman is in New Delhi for the AI Impact Summit. The company aims to deepen its engagement with India's developer ecosystem, enterprises, and policymakers as the country becomes one of its fastest-growing markets. Bengaluru will focus on talent and startups, while Mumbai will position OpenAI closer to major financial and media clients.

In Budget 2026, the Centre proposed that compensation and interest awarded by Motor Accidents Claims Tribunals in cases of death, permanent disability or injury be fully exempt from income tax and from tax deducted at source, effective April 1, 2026, subject to parliamentary approval. This change would let accident victims and their families receive the entire MACT award without filing returns solely to reclaim TDS, easing their financial and compliance burden.