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New accountability, new expectations

CIO & Leader

January 2026

When our editorial team began discussions for the January cover story, the usual ideas came up quickly: the technology trends that will shape 2026 and the CIO agenda for the year ahead.

Important topics, especially in a market as fast-moving as India.

Yet something felt missing.

For Indian enterprises, 2026 feels like a turning point. Growth expectations are high, margins are tight, regulatory scrutiny is increasing, and cyber risk continues to rise. At the same time, artificial intelligence has moved from pilot projects to real business expectations. Boards are no longer asking if AI will be used, but where it will be applied, how fast it can scale, and what new risks it brings with it.

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