IIFT tops Times B-School ranking 2026, reinforces leadership in Global Management Education.
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New Delhi, January 31, 2026: The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has secured the top position in the Times B-School Ranking 2026, further reinforcing its stature as a premier institution for management education with a strong focus on international trade and global business.
IIFT is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, with campuses in Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, and GIFT City.
Piyush Goyal congratulated the IIFT officials:
Congratulating the institute on this achievement, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said that the top ranking is a testament to IIFT’s sustained efforts in empowering students with the skills, foresight, and critical capabilities required in a rapidly evolving global business environment.
He noted that IIFT is playing a vital role in shaping future leaders and strengthening India’s presence in global trade and commerce.
Commerce Secretary and Chancellor of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Rajesh Agrawal, expressed satisfaction over the institute’s achievement and said that it reflects IIFT’s strong academic foundation, expanding global outlook, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
He added that the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade supports India’s aspiration to emerge as a global powerhouse in international trade and contributes to the vision of Viksit Bharat by producing globally competent management professionals aligned with national trade, economic, and strategic priorities.
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rakesh Mohan Joshi, thanked Piyush Goyal and Rajesh Agarwal for their visionary guidance and continued support.
Reiterating his commitment to excellence, he said that IIFT is focused on becoming a world-class institution by strengthening academic rigor, enhancing policy relevance, deepening industry engagement, and expanding international outreach.
He emphasized the integration of contemporary global realities into teaching, research, and institutional operations.
IIFT was established in 1963:
Established in 1963, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is a deemed university under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
As a premier institution in international trade and business, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade offers flagship MBA programs, executive education, and doctoral research, contributing significantly to India’s global commerce and trade policy ecosystem.
In addition to its campuses in Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, and GIFT City, IIFT is in the process of establishing its first international campus in Dubai, further strengthening its global footprint.
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