IIM Ahmedabad to establish Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence with INR100 crore

The new school will operate at the intersection of technology, management, and public impact.

IIM Ahmedabad to Set Up Krishnamurthy Tandon School

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its alumna Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon and her husband Ranjan Tandon to establish the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence at the institute. The school will be established with an endowment of INR 100 crore.

This will be the first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence school within a management institute in India, operating at the intersection of technology, management, and public impact. It will focus on business-oriented and translational AI, addressing real-world challenges in industry, government, and society.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that this initiative reflects India's efforts to strengthen its institutional and human capital foundation in artificial intelligence, especially ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026.

According to IIMA, the school will focus on application-based, case-based research rooted in managerial, institutional, and societal problems. Its work will involve translating advanced AI research into solutions, frameworks, and scalable systems that improve decision-making and productivity in the face of complex challenges.

The school will bring together faculty, industry leaders, policymakers, and global partners to advance research and teaching in AI from a management and governance perspective. Building on IIMA's legacy of leadership and institution-building, it will also explore how artificial intelligence can be developed, implemented, and governed to create long-term business and social value.

IIMA Director Bharat Bhaskar said the school will help future leaders make strategic decisions and leverage data and AI for innovation. He added that focusing on translational AI and cross-sector partnerships will enable the school to make a significant contribution to both business and society.

Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon said the initiative aims to cultivate a new generation of leaders who can responsibly utilize AI to address the critical challenges facing India and the world. She expressed hope that the school will provide valuable insights not only for India but for the entire world.