{"id":317,"date":"2026-07-28T11:04:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T11:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eximindiatimes.com\/?page_id=317"},"modified":"2026-08-11T11:21:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T11:21:52","slug":"cift-class-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eximindiatimes.com\/?page_id=317","title":{"rendered":"CIFT CLASS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"317\" class=\"elementor elementor-317\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-885d09c e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-bb09a18 \" data-id=\"885d09c\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"885d09c\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b1b2b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3b1b2b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n<head>\r\n  <meta 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========== HERO ========== -->\r\n  <section class=\"hero\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n      <div class=\"hero-content\">\r\n        <div class=\"hero-badge\">Empowering India's Foreign Trade Professionals<\/div>\r\n        <h2>Building Knowledge.<br>Enabling Global Trade.<\/h2>\r\n        <p>One of India's leading institutions dedicated to foreign trade education, professional publications, and EXIM consultancy since 2004.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"hero-btns\">\r\n          <a href=\"#services\" class=\"btn btn-accent\">Explore Programmes<\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"btn btn-outline\" style=\"border-color: white; color: white;\">Get in Touch<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"hero-stats\">\r\n          <div class=\"stat\">\r\n            <h3>20+<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Years of Excellence<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"stat\">\r\n            <h3>7+<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Branches Across India<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"stat\">\r\n            <h3>1000s<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Professionals Trained<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ========== ABOUT ========== -->\r\n  <section id=\"about\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n      <div class=\"section-header\">\r\n        <span class=\"label\">Who We Are<\/span>\r\n        <h2>Bridging Theory & Practical Application<\/h2>\r\n        <p>Knowledge is the foundation of successful global trade.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"about-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"about-text\">\r\n          <h3>Chennai Institute of Foreign Trade<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Established in 2004 and headquartered in Chennai, CIFT has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable knowledge, practical training, and industry-focused solutions to exporters, importers, customs professionals, students, and businesses.<\/p>\r\n          <p>Since 2005, we have been publishing our own industry magazine, delivering timely updates, policy changes, expert opinions, and valuable insights to the EXIM community.<\/p>\r\n          <p>We remain committed to promoting excellence in international trade by offering comprehensive educational programmes, specialised publications, and expert guidance \u2014 all under one roof.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"about-card\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\r\n            <h4>\ud83c\udfaf Our Vision<\/h4>\r\n            <p>To become India's most trusted institution for foreign trade education, professional publications, and EXIM consultancy by empowering individuals and organisations with knowledge, skills, and practical expertise.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"about-card\">\r\n            <h4>\ud83d\ude80 Our Mission<\/h4>\r\n            <p>To provide high-quality education, authoritative publications, and professional consultancy that strengthen India's international trade ecosystem and support the growth of exporters, importers, customs professionals, and future industry leaders.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ========== SERVICES ========== -->\r\n  <section id=\"services\" style=\"background: #f1f5f9;\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n      <div class=\"section-header\">\r\n        <span class=\"label\">What We Do<\/span>\r\n        <h2>Comprehensive Support for Global Trade<\/h2>\r\n        <p>Education, publications and consultancy designed for EXIM professionals.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"services-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"service-icon\">\ud83d\udcda<\/div>\r\n          <h3>Professional Education & Training<\/h3>\r\n          <p style=\"color: var(--text-light); font-size: 0.95rem;\">Specialised coaching programmes for aspiring Customs Brokers and EXIM professionals.<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Customs Broker Licensing (CBLR) Exam Coaching<\/li>\r\n            <li>Customs Regulation-6 Examination Coaching<\/li>\r\n            <li>G Card Examination Coaching<\/li>\r\n            <li>Export & Import Documentation Training<\/li>\r\n            <li>Customs Law & Procedure Training<\/li>\r\n            <li>Foreign Trade Practice Programmes<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"service-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"service-icon\">\ud83d\udcd6<\/div>\r\n          <h3>Publications & Reference Materials<\/h3>\r\n          <p style=\"color: var(--text-light); font-size: 0.95rem;\">Trusted professional books, journals and study materials used across India.<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Customs Law & Procedures<\/li>\r\n            <li>Foreign Trade Policy<\/li>\r\n            <li>GST & Indirect Taxation<\/li>\r\n            <li>Import & Export Documentation<\/li>\r\n            <li>EXIM Licensing & Service 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