NASSCOM President Rajesh Nambiar states that Artificial Intelligence is central to the growth strategy of major IT firms, anticipating widespread adoption and increased IT budgets in 2026. He highlights India's IT sector's strategic repositioning towards AI-led services, leveraging its talent pool to maintain global leadership. Nambiar also emphasized advancements in responsible AI governance, focusing on safety, privacy, and accountability, alongside Indian startups building sovereign AI capabilities and deeptech solutions.