Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Forrester Predicts Indian Firms Must Shift to Evidence-Based AI Execution
Forrester, a research company, says that in 2026, Indian companies will need to stop just experimenting with AI and start using it in a more serious way.
This means making decisions based on evidence and being transparent about how they use AI.
Companies will need to focus on long-term benefits rather than quick wins.
They also need to build trust with customers and regulators.
Forrester predicts that many companies will face challenges like technical debt, which is when old systems slow down new innovations.
They also say that some companies might have problems with AI vendors not delivering what they promised.
Overall, companies that focus on governance, transparency, and measurable outcomes will do better in the future.
Indian firms will shift from AI experimentation to evidence-based execution in 2026.
Trust, transparency, and measurable impact will be non-negotiable for AI adoption.
A quarter of CIOs may be asked to bail out business-led AI failures.
Technical debt is consuming up to 60–80% of IT budgets, hindering innovation.
Private cloud adoption will grow due to data localisation laws and the National Quantum Mission.
- Who
- Indian firms and organizations
- What
- Shift from AI experimentation to evidence-based execution
- When
- Predicted for 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To prioritize long-term value, trust, transparency, and measurable impact
- Predictions Source
- Forrester 2026 Predictions India roadshow
- Key Focus
- Evidence-based AI execution
- Trust and Value Hills
- AI must cross these for adoption
- CIOs' Role
- Custodians of responsible AI
- Technical Debt
- Consumes 60–80% of IT budgets
- Private Cloud Growth
- Double-digit year-over-year growth
- AI Talent
- 30% of enterprises to restructure customer service with AI
- Legal Disputes
- One Fortune 500 company may sue a B2B provider
