2026 will force Indian enterprises to prove AI’s real value: Forrester

Forrester concluded the last of its 2026 Predictions India roadshow in Bengaluru, following similar events in Gurugram and Mumbai, with top analysts spotlighting trends that will define the year ahead. Forrester’s predictions reports offer forward-looking insights into trends and signals that empower leaders and their teams to think beyond the conventional and ignite bold ideas in the year ahead.  

In 2026, organisations in India will face a reckoning. As AI hype deflates, leaders will abandon performative gestures and premature calls in favour of evidence-based decision-making and operational rigor. Success will depend on prioritising long-term value over short-term gains — with trust, transparency, and measurable impact as non-negotiables. 

Forrester’s top predictions for the Indian market and beyond include: 

– Adoption across industries will force AI to cross the trust and value hills. Indian enterprises will move from experimentation to accountability as regulators and consumers demand transparency in AI ...