IIFT Tops Times B-School Ranking 2026, Reinforces Global Trade Leadership

“IIFT is playing a vital role in shaping future leaders and strengthening India’s presence in the global trading landscape,” the Minister said.

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has been ranked No. 1 in the Times B-School Ranking 2026, reaffirming its status as a premier institution for management education with a distinctive focus on international trade and global business.

An autonomous institution under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, IIFT operates campuses in Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada and GIFT City, with plans underway to launch its first offshore campus in Dubai.

Congratulating the Institute on securing the top position, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal said the achievement reflects IIFT’s sustained commitment to empowering students with the skills, vision and capabilities needed to succeed in a competitive global environment.

“IIFT is playing a vital role in shaping future leaders and strengthening India’s presence in the global trading landscape,” the Minister said.

Commerce Secretary and Chancellor of IIFT, Shri Rajesh Agrawal, described the ranking as a reflection of the Institute’s strong academic foundation, expanding global orientation and consistent pursuit of excellence. He noted that IIFT contributes directly to India’s ambition to emerge as a global powerhouse in international trade and aligns closely with the national vision of Viksit Bharat by nurturing globally competent management professionals.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Rakesh Mohan Joshi thanked the Union Minister and the Chancellor for their continued support and reaffirmed IIFT’s commitment to excellence in international business education. He emphasized the Institute’s focus on enhancing academic rigor, policy relevance, industry engagement and international outreach, while integrating contemporary global realities into teaching, research and operations to build a truly world-class institution.

About IIFT

Established in 1963, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is a Deemed-to-be University under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. The Institute offers flagship MBA programmes, executive education and doctoral research, and plays a key role in advancing India’s capabilities in global commerce, trade policy and international business leadership.

With its expanding national footprint and upcoming overseas campus, IIFT continues to strengthen its position as a leading institution supporting India’s economic, trade and strategic priorities.