Archive · 8 Oct 2026
IIFT expands campuses and courses amid shifting global trade
IIFT is a school that teaches students about international trade and business.
Its former vice chancellor, Rakesh Mohan Joshi, says those subjects matter more as trade changes around the world.
The institute has updated its courses to cover topics such as AI, sustainability and international negotiations.
Students in its international business programme can work on trade research and take part in internships and port visits.
IIFT now has four campuses in India, including sites in Kakinada and GIFT City.
It also plans to open a campus in Dubai, but the West Asia war has delayed the start.
The article reports different average salaries for graduates of its two MBA programmes.
IIFT ranked ninth in a national business-school survey for 2026-27.
Former vice chancellor Rakesh Mohan Joshi says IIFT’s focus on international trade and business is especially relevant as global trade changes.
IIFT updated its curriculum to include AI, international negotiations and sustainability, and provides faculty and staff training in digital tools.
The institute has four campuses in India, including newly operationalised locations in Kakinada and GIFT City; a Dubai campus has been delayed by the West Asia war.
IIFT ranked ninth in the BT-MDRA Best B-schools Survey 2026-27.
MBA (International Business) graduates had an average CTC of Rs 31.3 lakh per annum; MBA (Business Analytics) graduates had an average CTC of Rs 25.30 lakh per annum.
- Who
- The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), as discussed by its former vice chancellor Rakesh Mohan Joshi.
- What
- IIFT is updating its programmes, expanding its campuses and reporting placement outcomes.
- When
- The article reports developments including a Dubai campus announcement in June 2025 and a 2026-27 business-school ranking.
- Where
- IIFT campuses are in India, including Kakinada, GIFT City and Kolkata; a first overseas campus is planned for Dubai.
- Why
- Joshi says IIFT’s focus on international trade and business makes it relevant as globalisation and trade change.
- Established
- 1963, under the Department of Commerce
- Survey ranking
- Ninth in the BT-MDRA Best B-schools Survey 2026-27
- Campuses in India
- Four, according to Joshi; the article names Kakinada, GIFT City and Kolkata
- Dubai campus
- Announced in June 2025; approvals were obtained and a building identified, but opening was delayed by the West Asia war
- MBA (International Business) average CTC
- Rs 31.3 lakh per annum
- MBA (International Business) median CTC
- Rs 26 lakh per annum
- MBA (Business Analytics) average CTC
- Rs 25.30 lakh per annum, with 25 recruiters participating