From pilots to governed, enterprise-wide AI execution

“In 2025, India’s enterprise technology landscape shifted decisively from experimentation to execution. The conversations we’re having with C-suite leaders, especially CFOs and CTOs are now centered on tangible returns, measurable efficiency, and accelerating the move from pilots to full-scale adoption. Over the past year, companies have advanced automation, modernized financial and operational systems, and strengthened governance to meet rising regulatory standards and global competition. As we look ahead to 2026, this momentum will only intensify. Technology and finance leaders are beginning to treat AI as foundational infrastructure, supported by deeper investments in cloud, data platforms, and cybersecurity. The focus is evolving beyond automating individual tasks toward orchestrating intelligent, end-to-end operations, where decisions, controls, and compliance are embedded by design. The message from 2025 is clear: India is no longer testing digital transformation. The mandate for 2026 is equally clear – execute responsibly, securely, and with unwavering discipline to deliver lasting business impact.” – Vikram Bhandari, CTIO, Riveron

Balancing cloud-led agility with infrastructure resilience

“As organisations prepare for 2026, enterprise technology is entering a period of accelerated evolution driven by cloud-first architectures, AI-powered automation, and the rapid build-out of digital public infrastructure. These shifts signal a clear move toward services-led transformation models that prioritise agility, resilience, and measurable business outcomes. At the same time, traditional IT infrastructure continues to play a foundational role, anchoring the stability and performance that large-scale digital environments demand. The year ahead will require technology partners to blend deep services expertise with robust infrastructure capabilities to support mission-critical, high-complexity programmes. Companies that can balance both dimensions will be best positioned to enable organisations as they navigate this next era of digital growth.” – Ajay Sawant, Chairman & Managing Director, Orient Technologies

AI scale meets rising security and resilience demands

“2025 highlighted both the promise of AI and the mounting pressures felt across sectors—from security and cybersecurity to healthcare and beyond. Over the past year, organisations across industries accelerated their adoption of AI for automation, decision intelligence, and operational efficiency, even as they navigated increasingly sophisticated, persistent, and unpredictable threats and disruptions. This dual trajectory has reshaped expectations for 2026, where AI will continue to drive scale, speed, and innovation across every digital ecosystem. As an industry-agnostic solutions provider, we see this shift impacting all sectors alike: the need for continuous intelligence, resilient architectures, and adaptive, self-learning systems is no longer limited to one domain. The path ahead is a transition from fragmented, reactive approaches to integrated, AI-powered frameworks that uphold trust, reliability, and long-term digital growth.” – Tejesh Kodali, Group Chairman, Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Limited

From AI Investment to AI Impact: Fixing the Fundamentals

“AI adoption will continue to accelerate in 2026, yet meaningful transformation requires more than just investment in next-generation infrastructure. It demands a relentless focus on the fundamentals. As organizations attempt to move beyond pilots, many will be stalled by critical gaps in data integrity and specialized skills. To convert ambition into dependable value, leaders must resist the temptation of ‘big-bang’ projects and instead prioritize targeted, operational wins. The winners will be those who exercise the patience to fix these structural deficits, pairing disciplined execution with a modernized culture to bridge the divide between strategy and readiness.” – Dr. Mukesh Gandhi, Founder & CEO, Creative Synergies Group