Under the visionary leadership of the Head of the Publication-Journal Division, IIFT’s publishing initiatives have reached new heights. From launching IIFT-IBMR in the domain of International Business with SAGE to transforming FOCUS WTO into a globally recognized, double blind peer-reviewed journal with online submission and international subscriptions, indexing, and a robust online presence, the Division’s achievements deserve high praise.

IIFT with SAGE published a Journal titled "International Business and Management Review (IIFT-IBMR) Journal", a bi-annual peer-reviewed journal. Since its launch in 2022, IIFT IBMR has consistently progressed as a peer-reviewed academic journal. The inaugural issue (Volume 1, Issue 1) was published in July 2022, followed by the second issue (Volume 1, Issue 2) in March 2023. Continuing its momentum, Volume 2, Issue 1 dedicated as a special issue on Business Management and Design Thinking was released in June 2024. It was an initiative IIFT took as part of the action plan of collaboration among five institutes, MOC, FDDI, IIFT, NID, IIP, and NIFT under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
In-house double blind peer-reviewed journal FOCUS WTO, published as a magazine with news articles, was revamped and repositioned as a journal with content, Articles/perspectives, full-research papers, case-studies, monographs, and book reviews, in international business and management research.
FOCUS WTO, as a reputed journal, has been recognized and indexed by several prominent indexing platforms. These include the Indian Citation Index (ICI), ROAD the Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources, the Directory of Research Journals Indexing (DRJI), Scientific Journal Impact Factor (SJIF), and IP Indexing. These indexations reflect the journal's commitment to academic quality, accessibility, and global research visibility in the domain of international trade and related disciplines.


The IIFT Newsletter, published quarterly since July 2008. In its restructured format, under Headship of Professor Dr Sheeba kapil (Editor IIFT-Newsletter) the Newsletter has evolved dynamically to capture the ongoing activities of IIFT in real time reflecting its vibrancy, academic depth, and growing global footprint in international business, trade, and management education. It continues to serve as a living chronicle of IIFT’s progress and a testament to its enduring commitment to excellence and innovation. It has established itself as a vital communication platform of the Institute, with around 50+ issues released to date. Over the years, it has provided a comprehensive account of IIFT’s multifaceted activities, encompassing academic programs, research initiatives, training sessions, seminars, conferences, and institutional collaborations. It also showcases faculty achievements, student accomplishments, and major institutional milestones, thereby keeping all stakeholders informed and engaged.
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