Chandrasekaran urges graduates to embrace failure and pursue bold AI-driven goals

At Sai University's third convocation, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran addressed the graduating class, warning that fear of failure can stall advancement and that every setback is a stepping stone toward success. He encouraged students to continuously improve, measure progress against themselves, and view high-pressure environments as opportunities rather than obstacles. Chandrasekaran highlighted India's upcoming era of unprecedented economic growth and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the global job market.

He recommended leveraging AI for administrative and data-intensive work to focus on creativity and strategic decisions, urging graduates to become early adopters of emerging AI niches. Drawing on his marathon background, he advised the audience to run their own race, balancing short-term achievements with long-term aspirations. The remarks came shortly after the Tata Sons board renewed his five-year term, despite a dissenting vote from Noel Tata of Tata Trusts.