As businesses race to adapt to the rapidly changing digital economy, artificial intelligence is emerging as one of the most powerful forces reshaping how organisations operate, compete and grow. What was once viewed as an emerging technology is now driving innovation across functions, enabling companies to improve efficiency, accelerate decision-making, and create new sources of value.Across industries, companies are deploying AI to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, optimise resources, improve customer experiences, and unlock new growth opportunities. From financial services and healthcare to manufacturing, retail, cybersecurity and enterprise productivity, AI is rapidly becoming embedded within the core of modern business operations. Recognising this shift, the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 aim to celebrate the products that are delivering measurable impact through artificial intelligence. The awards spotlight organisations that are transforming industries through innovative AI solutions and setting new benchmarks for performance, scalability, and business value.As the AI ecosystem continues to expand, differentiation has become increasingly important. Enterprise buyers, investors, and industry leaders are looking beyond technology claims to identify solutions that solve real-world challenges and create tangible outcomes. The products gaining traction today are those that move beyond proof of concept and demonstrate measurable improvements in efficiency, productivity, customer engagement, risk management, and business growth.The awards recognise innovation across categories including BFSI & FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & Consumer, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Marketing & Customer Experience, Cybersecurity & Responsible AI, Enterprise Productivity, Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems, AI Platforms & Infrastructure, AI for Bharat, and ITES & SaaS, alongside specialised categories for the CFO, COO, Tax, and Legal ecosystems. Together, these categories reflect the breadth of AI adoption across India's economy and the growing role of intelligent technologies in driving enterprise transformation.A defining characteristic of today's leading AI products is their ability to convert data into action. Through machine learning, predictive analytics, intelligent automation, generative AI, and autonomous decision-making, these solutions are helping organisations make faster decisions, improve operational resilience, optimise resources, and create superior customer experiences. AI is no longer simply enhancing business processes; it is fundamentally redefining how organisations operate and compete.Through these awards, The Economic Times seeks to recognise the organisations building AI products that are shaping the future of business. As enterprises increasingly prioritise measurable outcomes over technological hype, the innovations being recognised today are setting the standard for the next generation of AI-powered growth.Nominations for the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 are now open. If your AI product is delivering measurable business value, transforming industries, and redefining what is possible through artificial intelligence, this is your opportunity to gain industry-wide recognition for your innovation.