Anthropic Opens Bengaluru Office, Partners with Air India, Cognizant, Pratham in Major India AI Expansion
US-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic has officially opened its new office in Bengaluru, Karnataka, marking a significant step in its India expansion strategy. The announcement was made on 16 February 2026, as the AI major deepens partnerships across enterprise, education, agriculture, and fintech sectors.
The move highlights India’s growing importance in the global AI ecosystem, with Anthropic focusing on long-term collaboration and responsible AI deployment.
Anthropic’s India Expansion: What It Means
In its official statement, Anthropic said the Bengaluru office will serve as a hub for expanding partnerships across multiple industries.
“Today, as we officially open our Bengaluru office, we’re announcing partnerships across enterprise, education, and agriculture that deepen our commitment to India across a range of sectors,” the company said.
The company also confirmed that more partnerships are expected to be announced in the coming months.
Key Partnerships Announced
✈️ Air India Adopts Claude Code
Anthropic is supporting Air India with its AI-powered tool Claude Code. The airline is using the technology to:
- Develop custom software faster
- Reduce operational costs
- Accelerate digital transformation
- Implement agentic AI across operations
This collaboration is part of Air India’s broader modernization strategy.
💼 Cognizant Deploys Claude to 350,000 Employees
Global technology services giant Cognizant is deploying Claude across its workforce of approximately 350,000 employees worldwide. The objective is to:
- Modernize legacy systems
- Accelerate enterprise software development
- Strengthen AI adoption across client operations
💳 CRED and Razorpay Leverage AI
- Indian fintech startup CRED reportedly achieved:
- 2x faster feature delivery
- 10% improvement in test coverage
Meanwhile, Razorpay is integrating Anthropic’s AI tools into:
- Risk assessment systems
- Decision-making processes
- Operational workflows
These collaborations underline how AI is transforming India’s fintech ecosystem.
Focus on Education: Partnership with Pratham
Anthropic has partnered with education non-profit Pratham to enhance learning outcomes using AI-driven tools.
Their “Anytime Testing Machine”, powered by Claude, is currently:
Piloted with 1,500 students
Across 20 schools
Planned expansion to 100 schools by end of 2026
Anthropic emphasized safety, educational rigor, and responsible AI usage as core priorities in the education sector.
Collaboration with Central Square Foundation
The company is also working with Central Square Foundation to promote effective use of AI in EdTech for underserved communities.
As part of this initiative, Anthropic will provide:
- Technical expertise
- Mentorship
- API credits
Support for AI-enabled tools such as personalized tutors and teacher coaching platforms
The goal is to expand access to quality education for primary school students across India.
12% of Claude.ai Usage Comes from India
Anthropic revealed that educational and instructional tasks account for 12% of Claude.ai’s usage in India, highlighting strong adoption in the learning segment.
Why India Matters in Anthropic’s AI Strategy
With Bengaluru often referred to as India’s Silicon Valley, the new office strengthens Anthropic’s footprint in one of the fastest-growing AI markets globally. The expansion signals:
Rising enterprise AI adoption
Increased EdTech innovation
Growing fintech automation
Strong government and private sector AI interest
India is quickly emerging as a key hub for responsible and scalable AI development.
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