The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad has unveiled the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence, a major push to translate cutting-edge AI research into practical, high-impact solutions for industry and governance.

The new school has been established with a ₹100 crore endowment from Chandrika Tandon—a Grammy-winning musician, business leader, and IIMA alumna (PGP 1975)—and her husband, Ranjan Tandon. The launch ceremony was attended by key figures including Pankaj Patel, chairperson of IIMA’s board of governors, director Bharat Bhasker, and industry leaders.

Positioned as a global platform, the school aims to integrate advanced AI research with IIMA’s management expertise to generate solutions that are globally relevant yet rooted in Indian realities. Its focus spans translational research, executive education, and deep industry collaboration—geared toward developing leaders who combine technical depth with managerial acumen and social responsibility.

Outlining the vision, Chandrika Tandon described artificial intelligence as both “exciting” and “imperative,” underscoring the need for applied, sector-specific research that can address real-world challenges and build future-ready leadership.