FICCI-EY Survey: India Inc's Top Risks
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Feb 08, 2026 · Last updated Feb 08, 2026
The survey highlights critical risks for Indian businesses, including cybersecurity, changing customer demands, and geopolitical events, which could influence investment decisions and strategic planning across various sectors. The findings suggest a need for companies to integrate risk management into their core strategy to enhance resilience and performance.
The 'FICCI-EY Risk Survey 2026' identifies cybersecurity breaches as the top risk for Indian companies, with 51% of senior leaders citing it as their primary concern. Changing customer demands (49%) and geopolitical events (48%) follow closely. The survey, based on inputs from 137 senior decision-makers, also highlights rapid technological change and digital disruption affecting competitive positions (61%), and cyber-attacks and data breaches as major financial and reputational threats (61%). Artificial intelligence (AI) is a dual risk, with 60% concerned about inadequate adoption and 54% about ineffective management of AI-related risks. Workforce dynamics, regulatory changes, climate, and ESG risks are also significant concerns. Rajeev Sharma and Sudhakar Rajendran emphasize the convergence of these risks and the shift towards embedding risk management into strategic decision-making for sustained growth and resilience in India.
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