
IIT Hyderabad and S&P Global inaugurated an AI Innovation Lab on October 7, 2026, to foster finance-focused artificial intelligence research and student learning.
Selected students and faculty will participate in collaborative research with S&P Global, working on industry challenges such as analyzing financial data and supporting decision-making.
The lab operates as part of a broader $10 million, three-year partnership focused on workforce readiness and AI education under S&P Global's StepForward initiative.