Archive · 31 Jan 2026
IIFT Shaping Future Leaders in Global Trade
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is a very important school that helps prepare future leaders in international trade.
It was recently ranked number one in the Times B-School Ranking 2026, which shows it's one of the best schools for management education with a focus on global business.
The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said that IIFT is doing a great job in teaching students important skills for international trade.
The school has campuses in different cities in India and is planning to open one in Dubai.
IIFT also offers special programs to help government officials improve their negotiation skills for global trade.
The school's leaders are committed to making it even better by focusing on teaching, research, and working with industries around the world.
IIFT ranked first in Times B-School Ranking 2026 for its focus on international trade and global business.
Piyush Goyal commended IIFT for shaping future leaders and strengthening India's global trade presence.
IIFT's progress reflects its strong academic foundation and commitment to excellence in management education.
The institute supports India's vision to become a global powerhouse in international trade.
IIFT offers MBA, executive education, doctoral research, and special programs like the International Trade Negotiations Programme.
- Who
- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Piyush Goyal, Rajesh Agrawal, Professor Rakesh Mohan Joshi
- What
- IIFT's role in shaping future leaders and its ranking in Times B-School Ranking 2026
- When
- January 31, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To strengthen India's presence in global trade and nurture globally competent management professionals
- Institution
- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
- Ranking
- First in Times B-School Ranking 2026
- Founded
- 1963
- Campuses
- Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, GIFT City, and upcoming Dubai
- Programmes
- MBA, Executive Education, Doctoral Research, International Trade Negotiations Programme
- Ministry
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Chancellor
- Rajesh Agrawal
- Vice Chancellor
- Professor Rakesh Mohan Joshi