Average cost of data breach up 13% in India: IBM report

NEW DELHI: The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in India comes with a hidden cost. A new IBM report warns that while Indian organizations are quick to embrace AI, they remain alarmingly lax on security and governance—creating an ideal environment for cybercriminals.

According to the report, the average cost of a data breach in India has hit an all-time high of Rs 22 crore in 2025, up 13% from last year. This sharp increase underscores the country’s growing strategic vulnerability to AI-related threats, which have now become a significant financial liability.