India Data Breach Costs Hit Record High Amid Rising AI-Driven Threats
The average cost of a data breach in India has reached a record high of ₹25.5 crore (INR 255 million) in 2026, according to IBM's latest report.
This marks a 15.9% increase from the previous year's average loss of ₹22 crore (INR 220 million).
The study found that organizations without AI-powered security and automation incurred an average breach cost of ₹31.6 crore, substantially higher than the ₹21.3 crore reported by those with extensive AI deployment.