Eighty-seven per cent of Indian enterprises are now actively using AI solutions. Yet nearly half remain in the proof-of-concept phase, still testing, still calibrating, still waiting to scale. The gap between adoption and genuine impact is where the real story of Indian AI lives right now.The organisations closing that gap, building AI products that move beyond pilots into measurable, enterprise-wide outcomes, are the ones this programme is designed to recognise.The ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 celebrate the builders on the right side of that divide. Unlike broader technology awards, this programme focuses exclusively on AI products: those that demonstrate genuine innovation, technical rigour, and real-world impact at scale. From enterprise platforms and industry-specific applications to next-generation AI infrastructure, the awards honour work that solves hard problems, scales with purpose, and delivers lasting value.What the Awards RecogniseThis is not a programme for ambition or intent. It is a recognition of the execution of AI products that have moved from concept to deployment, from deployment to measurable outcomes, and from outcomes to competitive advantage. The evaluation focuses on four dimensions: innovation, technical excellence, scalability, and demonstrable business impact.The products that earn recognition here are not simply well-built. They are consequential, reshaping how industries operate, how decisions get made, and how value gets created at scaleWho Can NominateThe awards are open to leaders across India's AI ecosystem, founders scaling AI-first ventures, enterprise executives driving transformation, investors backing breakthrough technologies, and the product and data teams building the solutions themselves.Founders & Investors can benchmark their work against the country's strongest AI products and validate the depth of their innovation strategy before an audience of enterprise buyers and industry peers.Tech Decision-Makers can highlight the solutions powering their organisations' digital transformation and measure their AI capabilities against the industry's leading products.CXOs & C-Suite Leaders can demonstrate how AI is generating measurable business value, strengthening competitive position, and accelerating growth across their organisations.AI & Data Leaders can earn recognition for building scalable, high-performance products that combine technical excellence with real-world deployment and business results.Entries are welcome from startups, SMEs, and enterprises alike, with each competing within its respective growth stage, ensuring recognition reflects genuine innovation and execution, not simply scale.Also Read More: Before you nominate: The 4 questions every AI product should be able to answerET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 spotlight enterprise AI solutions redefining business performanceWhy It MattersIndia's AI market is projected to grow from $13 billion in 2025 to $131 billion by 2032. The infrastructure is being built, the capital is flowing, and the talent is here. What the moment demands now is proof products that show what Indian AI can actually do when it is held to the highest standard.The ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards provide that proof point. It is a platform where India's most impactful AI products gain visibility before enterprise buyers, investors, and decision-makers who shape the country's technology agenda.If your product is redefining how businesses operate and creating measurable value at scale, this is where it belongs.