India, Feb. 17 -- US-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic on Monday announced the opening of a new office in Bengaluru, marking a major expansion of its presence in India.

In a statement, Anthropic said India is the second-largest market for Claude.ai and home to a developer community undertaking some of the most technically intensive AI work globally. Nearly half of Claude usage in India is focused on computer and mathematical tasks, including building applications, modernising systems and deploying production software.

The company also confirmed partnerships across enterprise, education and agriculture, underscoring its commitment to expanding operations across multiple sectors in India.

Over the past six months, Anthropic...