June 12, 2025 — OpenAI is reportedly in discussions to raise up to $40 billion in funding, with potential investors including Reliance Industries, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, and MGX, as reported by Fortune India fortuneindia.com.
The negotiations follow OpenAI’s strategic launch of the OpenAI Academy India on June 5, in partnership with the Ministry of Electronics & IT — marking its first international education initiative. The Academy supports India’s FutureSkills AI mission, catering to developers, civil servants, educators, and small-business owners.
This investment and training push reflects India’s growing importance in the global AI economy—positioning the country at the center of future tech development.