Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

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IIFT offers MBA, Executive, PhD, and Certificate Programs, along with cutting-edge research and training. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Institute_of_Foreign_Trade

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was set up in 1963 by the Government of India as an autonomous organization to help the country’s foreign trade management and increase exports by developing human resources; generating

, analyzing and disseminating data; and conducting research. Over the years, IIFT has undertaken path-breaking research studies with well-known organizations like WTO (World Trade Organization), World Bank, UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) and the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The Institute has also trained more than 40,000 business professionals across 30 countries in various facets of international business and trade policy via its Management Development Programmes

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲As part of the Appreciation Course, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐈...
20/08/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲

As part of the Appreciation Course, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐈𝐓𝐒) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 visited the 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄), Parliament, along with probationers of the 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐈𝐈𝐒).

The visit offered the probationers a valuable firsthand perspective on India’s parliamentary institutions, democratic traditions, and parliamentary processes and procedures.

From the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Dr. Rohit Mehtani, Head – MDP and CIN, accompanied the probationers during the visit. From the 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 (𝐃𝐆𝐅𝐓), 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥, 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐆𝐅𝐓, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐫𝐬. 𝐉𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐣, 𝐅𝐓𝐃𝐎, 𝐃𝐆𝐅𝐓, also accompanied the delegation.

The visit was a memorable and enriching learning experience, providing an opportunity to connect professional training with the institutions that strengthen the understanding of India’s parliamentary democracy.

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝐈𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐊𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐀The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kakinada Campus, invites applications for the engage...
20/08/2026

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝐈𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐊𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐀

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kakinada Campus, invites applications for the engagement of a 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 (𝐂𝐑𝐂𝐀𝐂) .

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 27 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 2026
📍 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞: 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤-𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 / 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Interested candidates are requested to scan the QR code on the poster for detailed information and application details.

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞? 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐧𝐨𝐰 :https://www.iift.ac.in/uploads/manage-files/2026/08/walki-in-interview-on-line-interaction-advt.pdf

Join IIFT Kakinada and contribute to strengthening corporate relations, placements, and career advancement initiatives.

𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 - 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦, 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳.The Ind...
18/08/2026

𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 - 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦, 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳.

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was honoured to host Mr. André Lacroix, CEO, Intertek Group and author of Leadership with Soul, for a special edition of the 𝐀𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 Series.

Drawing on more than three decades of global leadership experience, Mr. Lacroix shared compelling perspectives on purpose-led leadership, sustainable value creation, and the human dimension of business. His reflections encouraged students to look beyond conventional measures of success and consider how great leaders create lasting value for customers, employees, shareholders, communities and society.

The session was further enriched by Mr. Ajay Kapoor, Regional Managing Director, South Asia, who offered insights into Intertek’s work in Total Quality Assurance and its global impact. We were also delighted to have Ms. Ankita Agarwal, Regional HR Director – Indian Ocean, Mr. Ashish Gupta, Regional Chief Financial Officer – Indian Ocean, and the wider Intertek leadership delegation.

An evening of meaningful conversations, global perspectives and invaluable lessons on what it truly means to lead with ambition, and with soul.

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade extends its sincere gratitude to Mr. André Lacroix and the Intertek leadership team for making this interaction a memorable learning experience for our students.

🎓 𝐈𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐆𝐃𝐌–𝐈𝐁 2026–27 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) inaugurated the 18-Month 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝...
18/08/2026

🎓 𝐈𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐆𝐃𝐌–𝐈𝐁 2026–27 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) inaugurated the 18-Month 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐏𝐆𝐃𝐌–𝐈𝐁) 2026–27 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡, welcoming a new cohort of aspiring global business professionals.

The session was graced by Prof. Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Vice Chancellor, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, as the Chief Guest. In his insightful address, he spoke about the dynamics of international trade, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), evolving trade policies, and emerging opportunities in the global business landscape.

The inaugural ceremony commenced with the ceremonial Lighting of the Lamp, followed by the Welcome Address by Dr. Himani Gupta, Associate Professor, IIFT and Programme Director, PGDM-IB 2026–27.

Prof. Biswajit Nag, Head, Academic Coordination & Controller of Examination (CoE), addressed the gathering and familiarised the participants with the academic framework of the programme.

The inaugural session concluded with an address by Prof. Venkatesan, Head, Executive Management Programmes Division (EMPD), who welcomed the participants and encouraged them to actively engage in the programme, leverage the academic and professional opportunities, and build meaningful professional networks.

As the new batch embarks on this journey, IIFT looks forward to nurturing future leaders equipped to navigate and shape the ever-evolving world of international business.

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐈𝐅𝐓, 𝐏𝐆𝐃𝐌–𝐈𝐁 2026–27! 🌏



[IIFT, PGDM-IB 2026–27, International Business, IIFT Delhi, International Trade, Global Business, PGDM IB, IIFT Admissions, Free Trade Agreements, Global Trade]

A new academic journey begins at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi! 🎓The inauguration ceremony of the ...
17/08/2026

A new academic journey begins at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi! 🎓

The inauguration ceremony of the 𝐌𝐁𝐀 (𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 2026–29 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 marked the formal beginning of an enriching academic journey for the new cohort.

As the cohort was welcomed into the IIFT community, Prof. Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Vice Chancellor, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), addressed the batch and emphasized the relevance of this program amidst the current geo-political scenarios and encouraged the students to think beyond the books.

The ceremony commenced with the IIFT Film screening and lighting of the ceremonial lamp, followed by a welcome address by Dr. Sweta Srivastava Malla, Head, GSM Division.

The inaugural session also featured an insightful address by 𝐒𝐡. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐲𝐚, Retired Special Secretary and Member, GST, CBIC, who shared valuable perspectives and set the tone for the students’ academic journey.

Mr. Bibhooti Prasad, Gold Medalist, MBA (IB) Weekend Programme, 2022–25 Batch, addressed the students and shared his experiences and insights to help prepare them for the rigorous academic journey ahead.

The session concluded with a vote of thanks by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡, Programme Director of the Batch.

The occasion brought together students, faculty members and distinguished guests, providing a formal and engaging welcome to the new cohort and introducing them to the academic and institutional environment at IIFT.

𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐁𝐀 (𝐈𝐁) 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 2026–29 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐈𝐅𝐓! 🌏📚

𝐈𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 🇮🇳The spirit of patriotism came alive across all four Indian Institute of For...
15/08/2026

𝐈𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 🇮🇳

The spirit of patriotism came alive across all four Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) campuses — Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada and GIFT City — as the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade family came together to celebrate India’s 80th Independence Day with pride and enthusiasm.

Under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rakesh Mohan Joshi, the celebrations across campuses reflected IIFT’s shared commitment to unity, excellence, and nation-building.

From flag hoisting and cultural programmes to moments of reflection and celebration, each campus marked the occasion in its own unique way while remaining united by one spirit — the spirit of India. 🇮🇳

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲
𝐉𝐚𝐢 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝! 🇮🇳

14/08/2026

🇮🇳 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐚, 𝐊𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Under the visionary leadership of Prof. Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Vice-Chancellor, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), the IIFT community continues to champion knowledge, leadership, excellence and a globally connected India.

Joining him in extending 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 wishes are Prof. K Rangarajan, Head, IIFT Kolkata Campus; Prof. RaveendraSaradhi Vadlamudy, Head, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kakinada Campus; and Prof. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sharma, Head, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), GIFT City Campus — bringing together the voices of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade’s four campuses in celebration of the spirit of India.

🇮🇳 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🇮🇳



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🇮🇳 On this Independence Day, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) proudly celebrates the spirit of freedom, resi...
14/08/2026

🇮🇳 On this Independence Day, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) proudly celebrates the spirit of freedom, resilience and progress that continues to shape our nation. 🇮🇳

As India strengthens its position in the global economy, let us reaffirm our commitment to knowledge, innovation, inclusive growth and a stronger global presence for India.

May we continue to contribute towards building a Viksit Bharat—confident, self-reliant and globally connected.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🇮🇳
𝐉𝐚𝐢 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝!

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