India’s information technology (IT) spend is projected to touch $176.3 billion in 2026, rising 10.6 per cent from 2025, and outpacing the 9.8 per cent growth expected globally, according to the latest forecast by Gartner Inc., a business and technology insights company.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/RediffThe growth is being propelled by investments in data centres and software, according to its latest forecast.For 2025, Gartner had projected 11.2 per cent growth in India’s IT spend, taking it to$160 billion ...