IIM Ahmedabad to Set Up Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is set to launch the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon and Ranjan Tandon. The new School will be funded through a Rs 100 crore endowment provided by the donors, marking a major commitment to advancing artificial intelligence education and research at the institute.The MoU exchange was witnessed by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi, with Ambassador Vinay Kwatra joining virtually from the United States of America. This initiative coincides with India’s growing focus on becoming a global hub for AI research and innovation.

Focus and Objectives of the AI School

The Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence is designed as a first-of-its-kind centre within a management institute that blends technology, management and public impact. It aims to:

• Advance AI research and teaching anchored in real-world challenges.
• Develop application-led and case-based AI solutions across sectors including industry, government and society.
• Foster collaboration among faculty, industry leaders, policymakers and global partners.
• Equip future leaders with skills to responsibly apply AI for strategic decision-making and innovation

The School will champion translational AI research, focusing on frameworks and tools that enhance productivity, improve decision-making processes and address complex socio-economic issues through responsible AI deployment. (

Strategic Importance for India’s AI Ecosystem

The establishment of this AI School at IIMA is aligned with broader national priorities to strengthen AI institutional capacity and human capital development. By combining management education with cutting-edge technological insights, the School is expected to play a crucial role in shaping India’s approach to ethical AI leadership, innovation and global competitivenessOfficials highlighted that the endowment and the School’s mission will complement the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 objectives, underscoring the importance of developing AI solutions that benefit both business and society.The new School reflects IIMA’s legacy of leadership in management education and its expanding role in fostering interdisciplinary thought leadership at the intersection of AI, governance and real-world impact.