What Is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)? A 2026 Guide for Indian Businesses
Where traditional SEO competes for a ranking position, AEO competes to be the answer itself. For Indian businesses, this shift is no longer optional: a growing share of buyers now research vendors and shortlist companies through AI chat interfaces before they open a search engine tab.This guide breaks down what AEO means, how it differs from SEO, and the concrete steps a business can take to start showing up in AI-generated answers in 2026.









