New Delhi, Dec 27 (NationPress) As we approach 2026, the technology landscape in India is poised for a transformation where scale, accountability, and outcomes will take precedence over mere momentum, as highlighted by industry leaders.

Sindhu Gangadharan, MD of SAP Labs India and Chairperson of Nasscom, stated that the industry has established robust foundations in areas like AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital platforms, all backed by a rich talent pool and a well-developed ecosystem of startups, global capability centers (GCCs), and multinational corporations.

“The forthcoming chapter involves transforming our capabilities into enduring business and societal benefits. The adoption of AI is becoming more precise and is increasingly anchored in tangible use cases. Corporations are posing more focused questions regarding productivity, resilience, and trust,” she noted.

Businesses now expect technology to be deeply woven into their core processes instead of existing on the periphery as experimental ventures. This evolution demands the industry to engineer solutions that are secure, explainable, and aligned with long-term value creation.

“India is strategically placed to spearhead this evolution. Our advantage lies in merging engineering expertise with domain knowledge and scalable execution. The success of our industry by 2026 will hinge on our ability to collaborate across ecosystems, invest in skill development, and apply technology with intention,” Gangadharan added.

The upcoming opportunities are substantial, aimed at fortifying enterprises, uplifting individuals, and reinforcing India's status as a reliable global technology collaborator.

By 2026, the true barometer of AI success will be its capacity to provide consistent, contextually aware results for clients.

“We are witnessing a pronounced transition from generic intelligence to AI that comprehends the intricacies of an enterprise, its data, procedures, policies, and customer behaviors. AI tailored to specific customers yields superior performance because relevance guides decisions rather than mere intelligence,” she elaborated.

As businesses anticipate the future, their focus is unequivocal. AI must evolve from being a novelty to a dependable asset. The most significant advantage will derive from intelligence that truly understands how a business functions and how it attends to its customers daily.