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Nine in 10 Indian C suite leaders plan bigger AI budgets for 2026
Business
Published on 24 April 2026
Revenue growth is the real motive, despite talent gaps
A new survey finds nine in 10 Indian C suite leaders plan to raise AI investments in 2026, driven more by revenue growth than cost cutting. While the biggest obstacle remains a shortage of skilled talent, companies are still pushing ahead—deploying AI agents, redesigning workflows, and hiring. Employees appear cautiously optimistic about AI’s efficiency and business impact.
- Nine in 10 leaders expect higher AI investment in 2026
- AI is being targeted for revenue growth, not only cost savings
- Talent shortages remain the main bottleneck
- AI agents and process redesign are already underway
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