IIMA, Tandons Launch Krishnamurthy Tandon AI School
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has announced a partnership with alumna Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon and her husband Ranjan Tandon to create the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence. The initiative is supported by a $11 million (₹100 crore) philanthropic endowment.
The MoU was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, while India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, joined virtually. The school will function as a specialized center within IIMA, bridging artificial intelligence with management and public policy, and focusing on research that can be applied to real-world challenges across business, governance, and social sectors.
Speaking at the event, Pradhan highlighted that the collaboration aligns with the upcoming India–AI Impact Summit 2026 and underlines India’s strategy to strengthen its global leadership in AI. He emphasized that India’s progress in AI relies on both technological innovation and skilled human capital. The minister also praised the Tandons for their alumni-led philanthropic contribution, noting that such initiatives bolster academic institutions while expanding national AI capabilities.
The school is designed as a hub connecting faculty, industry leaders, policymakers, and international partners to encourage case-based and application-focused AI research. Key officials at the signing included IIMA Director Prof. Bharat Bhasker, Higher Education Secretary Dr. Vineet Joshi, Joint Secretary Purnendu Banerjee, and other senior ministry representatives.
