Anthropic, a prominent artificial intelligence startup, has achieved remarkable growth in India, with its revenue run-rate escalating by a hundred percent within a mere four months. This substantial increase underscores the widespread acceptance and integration of its Claude coding product across the nation. The company's strategic expansion into the Indian market, marked by the recent inauguration of its Bengaluru office, positions India as its second most significant market globally, trailing only the United States.
Dario Amodei, Anthropic's chief executive officer, revealed this impressive performance during the firm's Builder Summit in Bengaluru. While specific financial figures were not disclosed, Amodei emphasized that Claude Code's growth might have surpassed the overall revenue doubling, indicating a particularly strong reception for its coding capabilities among developers. This success follows Anthropic's India expansion announcement in October 2025, solidifying its presence in the region.
The AI firm, backed by tech giants Amazon and Alphabet, recently secured a staggering $30 billion in a funding round, pushing its valuation to an impressive $380 billion. This financial boost further empowers Anthropic to innovate and expand its offerings. The company has strategically concentrated on the enterprise AI market, a move that has been validated by the enthusiastic response to Claude Code since its general release last May. Building on this momentum, Anthropic introduced Claude Cowork last month, an AI agent designed to streamline computer tasks for professional workers, further cementing its commitment to enhancing workplace productivity through AI.
A notable development in January was the release of a plug-in for Claude Cowork, aimed at automating tasks. This triggered a global sell-off in software stocks, reflecting concerns that the rapid proliferation of generative AI could significantly disrupt India's substantial $283 billion IT services industry. Indeed, in February alone, Indian software exporter stocks experienced a collective market capitalization decline exceeding $47 billion, highlighting the profound impact of these technological advancements.
Amodei further noted the high 'technical intensity' of Claude's utilization in India. He elaborated that Claude's applications in India lean even more heavily towards productivity and professional workloads compared to other regions, indicating a strong demand for sophisticated AI tools that enhance efficiency and output within the Indian business landscape.
Anthropic has also forged several key alliances with Indian companies. Air India, for instance, is leveraging Claude Code to expedite the development of custom software and integrate agentic AI functionalities across its operational spectrum. Similarly, IT powerhouse Cognizant is deploying Claude to modernize its legacy technological infrastructure. Additionally, the company announced numerous collaborations with Indian startups spanning the legal, education, healthcare, and agriculture sectors. These announcements were made in anticipation of Amodei's appearance at the India AI Impact Summit later in the week, signaling a concerted effort to deepen Anthropic's engagement with the Indian innovation ecosystem.
The company's strategic focus on the Indian market, combined with its innovative AI solutions like Claude Code and Claude Cowork, is driving substantial revenue growth and reshaping the landscape of enterprise AI adoption. The strong partnerships with diverse Indian industries underscore Anthropic's commitment to delivering high-impact AI tools that address specific regional needs and contribute to the digital transformation of India's economy.