From simple automation to systems capable of independent reasoning, decision-making, and execution. This new wave of innovation, known as Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems, is transforming how businesses operate by enabling AI products to autonomously manage workflows, solve multi-step problems, coordinate tasks, and continuously adapt with minimal human intervention.Recognising this shift, the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 by The Economic Times aims to spotlight AI products that are shaping the future of intelligent enterprise technology. The awards platform celebrates deployable and scalable AI innovations that are driving measurable business outcomes across industries. Within this, the Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems category specifically honours next-generation AI products capable of autonomous reasoning, workflow orchestration, adaptive decision-making, and intelligent task execution at scale.Across industries such as finance, healthcare, logistics, retail, manufacturing, SaaS, cybersecurity, and customer experience, organisations are increasingly investing in intelligent AI systems that can streamline operations, improve productivity, reduce operational dependency, and drive faster decision-making. From enterprise AI copilots and autonomous customer support systems to intelligent workflow orchestration platforms and multi-agent ecosystems, Agentic AI is emerging as one of the most significant advancements in enterprise technology today.However, as AI adoption accelerates, the ecosystem is becoming significantly more competitive. Every month, new AI-led products enter the market promising innovation and transformation. In such an environment, simply building an advanced AI product is no longer enough. Visibility, credibility, and industry recognition are becoming equally important in establishing market leadership and long-term business growth.The category is open to startups, SMEs, enterprises, SaaS companies, AI product firms, automation platforms, and technology innovators building deployable autonomous AI solutions. Products focused on AI agents, enterprise copilots, intelligent automation systems, autonomous operations, workflow orchestration, decision intelligence, and multi-agent frameworks are eligible to nominate.Nominations for the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 are now open, with submissions closing on 31st May 2026.