Developer adoption of AI coding tools in India has seen a significant surge, with usage of Codex recording a steep rise in engagement this year, according to a report from a news outlet citing OpenAI.
The report highlights that weekly active users of Codex in India have increased by 27x so far in 2026. The sharp growth points to expanding use of AI-assisted coding tools among developers and engineering teams in the country.
Codex, an AI system designed to assist with software development tasks, is increasingly being used for writing code, debugging, and accelerating development workflows. The rise in India reflects broader momentum in AI adoption across engineering and technology roles.
According to the report, the surge indicates stronger integration of AI tools into everyday development processes, particularly as organisations and developers look to improve productivity and reduce time spent on repetitive coding tasks.
The increase also signals growing acceptance of AI-powered programming assistance in India’s developer ecosystem. The trend aligns with wider global movement toward AI-assisted software engineering, where tools are being used to support both learning and production-level development work.
The report noted that the 27x jump in weekly active usage highlights a rapid shift in how developers are engaging with AI tools in 2026 compared to earlier periods. India has emerged as one of the key markets driving this adoption curve.
As AI coding assistants become more accessible, developers are increasingly relying on them for faster iteration, improved code quality, and support in complex programming tasks. The growth in usage suggests that AI is becoming a more routine part of software development workflows rather than an experimental tool.
The report did not provide additional breakdowns but emphasized the scale of growth in India as a notable indicator of accelerating AI adoption in the developer community.
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