‘2026 will be defined by the industrialisation of AI’

LTIMindtree is betting big on BlueVerse, its AI-native ecosystem that brings together intelligent agents, modular architecture and built-in trust, providing everything enterprises need to move from AI concept-to-value. “We see strong investments in Al, with significant traction both in AI-native projects and in infusing AI into existing capabilities,” says Venu Lambu, CEO & MD, LTIMindtree. In this interview with Sudhir Chowdhary, he outlines the key trends and his company’s strategy for accelerating Al adoption among its clients. Excerpts:

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What technology trends do you expect to witness in 2026?

Enterprises will embed AI deeply into workflows, with agentic AI handling complex tasks and localised models addressing privacy and compliance. AI-native platforms will accelerate software development and enable rapid deployment of tailored solutions. Gen AI will become highly specialised, while cybersecurity advances like confidential computing will safeguard sensitive data.

Digital twins, edge AI and IoT will drive efficiency and sustainability. The workforce will evolve through large-scale upskilling, as AI augments, not replaces jobs. Strategic partnerships, cloud investments and AI data centres will fuel secure, scalable adoption.

Do you see a change in client behaviour towards AI?