AI Sentiment Index Analysis - January Edition

Report Highlights

This report provides an analysis of AI Sentiment Index for the month of January 2026. It captures the evolving journey of AI from an emerging technology into a core enabler of business transformation across industries by measuring perceptions across four dimensions: Adoption, Disruption, Spend and Use Case. In the January 2026 edition, the AI Sentiment Index is informed by a diverse set of expert perspectives collected across multiple industries, including chemicals and energy, technology and consumer electronics, life sciences and healthcare and advanced manufacturing, ensuring cross-industry representation.

The AI Sentiment Index for January is built on input from approximately 50 respondents—a number that represents a major achievement given the depth, rigor and effort required to gather high-quality insights in just one month.

Report Includes

• An in-depth analysis of the AI Sentiment Index for January 2026
• Data corresponding to AI Sentiment Index on changing market landscape based on four dimensions - Adoption, Disruption, Spend and Use Case
• Evaluation of the AI Adoption Sentiment Index on how effectively industries are embedding AI into their operational models, strategic planning and long-term transformation pathways
• An analysis of the AI Disruption Sentiment Index evaluating how strongly industries expect AI to reshape business models, competitive dynamics and value creation frameworks
• Review of the AI Use Case Sentiment Index assessing how clearly and effectively industries are identifying, deploying and scaling practical applications of artificial intelligence
• Analysis of the AI Spend Sentiment Index evaluating the level of financial commitment organizations are making toward AI, including investments in technology platforms, infrastructure, data systems, talent and long-term capability building

Report Scope

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve from an emerging technology into a core enabler of business transformation across industries. As AI moves from experimentation toward widespread operational integration, understanding how industries perceive and prioritize its role becomes increasingly vital. The AI Sentiment Index serves the purpose of quantifying perceptions of confidence, readiness and investment momentum surrounding AI. The AI Sentiment Index captures this evolving journey by measuring perceptions across four dimensions: Adoption, Disruption, Spend and Use Case. Together, these indicators show how industries are weighing optimism against caution and opportunities against challenges, while adjusting to the growing influence of AI on the future of business.

The AI Sentiment Index for January is built on input from approximately 50 respondents—a number that represents a major achievement given the depth, rigor and effort required to gather high-quality insights in just one month.

Analyst Credentials

Ria Sharma – Assistant Manager-Environment and Sustainability
Ria Sharma, with around six years of experience, is responsible for developing custom reports for domestic and international clients. Having hands-on experience working across multiple domains and an expert focus on the membrane and filtration industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. She is a strategic thinker with admirable analytics qualities and an overall team player who has contributed exceptionally well to the team. Academically, Ria holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.