Anthropic is expanding its global operations by opening a new office in Bengaluru, India, in early 2026, marking its second Asia Pacific office following Tokyo's opening. This expansion aims to support India's burgeoning AI ecosystem and reflects the growing international demand for Anthropic's AI model, Claude, which is heavily used in India for technical and programming tasks. The firm aims to deploy AI for social impact in sectors such as education, healthcare, and agriculture while forming strategic partnerships with Indian enterprises, nonprofits, and startups. The Bengaluru office will bolster India's entrepreneurial ecosystem and support the development of future dynamic companies. Anthropic is also enhancing Claude's capabilities in major Indic languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, and others, to support broader AI adoption across India. This move comes at a pivotal time when Indian companies are seeking reliable AI models, and it aligns with Anthropic's mission to support responsible AI governance and global democratic development.