81% Of Indian Firms Fear AI Agent Risks, Cisco Report Finds

New Delhi, October 22, 2026: Indian businesses are struggling to keep pace with the risks and costs of AI agents, according to a new Cisco report.

The Splunk State of Observability 2026 report, based on a survey of 2,050 IT operations and engineering professionals across 10 countries, found that 81% of Indian respondents were concerned about the unintended consequences of AI agents.

The findings highlight growing challenges for companies deploying AI, including monitoring performance, controlling spending and preventing security risks.

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AI Monitoring Gaps Persist

The report found that 85% of Indian respondents consider AI monitoring a priority. However, 39% said their organisations lack clear business outcomes linked to these efforts.

Monitoring AI accuracy remains another concern. While 87% of Indian respondents said visibility into AI hallucinations was important, only 70% reported that their organisations were effective at identifying them.

Globally, 56% of respondents…