Economic Slowdown

Although still one of the fastest-growing regions in the world, South Asia (especially India) is experiencing a slowdown in economic growth and facing accompanying economic and social risks in 2026. Meanwhile, the region has become a frontier for artificial intelligence applications. The World Bank report and the World Economic Forum's 2026 Global Risks Report both explicitly state that cybersecurity has become the top risk in the region, making it unprecedentedly important to protect its thriving digital infrastructure, emerging manufacturing industries, and critical energy assets.