Average data breach cost hits record high of Rs 25.5 crore in India: IBM report

By 2026, the financial impact of data breaches in India surged to Rs 25.5 crore, marking a notable increase of sixteen percent from the previous year. The scope of these breaches also widened, with more records being compromised. Companies that did not implement AI in their security operations endured higher costs, emphasizing the necessity for organizations to adopt AI as a cornerstone of their security frameworks.