IIM Ahmedabad launches Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence on 27 March 2026

Key facts

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) inaugurated the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence on 27 March 2026.
• The school was established through a Rs 100 crore endowment pledged by Grammy winner and IIM-A alumna Chandrika Tandon (PGP 1975).
• The endowment will fund three strategic pillars: translational research, curriculum innovation, and industry engagement.
• New programmes include a two-year MBA specialization in AI-enabled Management and executive-education short courses integrating ethics and governance.
• The school released its inaugural research report 'Navigating the Future Trap with AI Value Compass' in collaboration with Persistent Systems.
• The AI Value Compass framework addresses six dimensions: risk assessment, governance, data readiness, operating model redesign, workforce preparedness, and value measurement.
• Key initiatives include an AI Ethics Lab, a Policy-Engagement Forum, and annual Responsible AI Challenge competitions.