Anthropic, a prominent artificial intelligence startup backed by Amazon and Google, has officially appointed Irina Ghose as its Managing Director for India. Ghose, a seasoned technology leader with over three decades of experience, previously served as the Managing Director of Microsoft India, where she was instrumental in driving enterprise AI adoption across key sectors including banking, manufacturing, healthcare, and government. Her appointment marks a significant strategic move for Anthropic as it prepares to launch its first physical office in Bengaluru, India, by early 2026. India has emerged as a crucial market for Anthropic, ranking as the second-largest global market for the usage of its Claude.ai models, trailing only the United States. A substantial portion of Claude.ai usage in India is concentrated in technical and programming-related tasks, highlighting the country's robust developer community and strong demand for advanced AI solutions. With Ghose at the helm, Anthropic aims to deepen its engagement across India's public and private sectors, working closely with policymakers, academic institutions, developers, and enterprises. The company's expansion into India underscores its commitment to the region, focusing on responsible AI deployment and leveraging India's potential to shape the global AI landscape, especially for local use cases and diverse languages.