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ABOUT
World Trade Institute
Industry-Focused Global Trade Education
World Trade Institute (WTI), the education wing of World Trade Centre Mumbai, was established in 1991 to deliver industry-relevant education in international trade and finance. The institute equips students and professionals with practical knowledge in global trade, logistics, and financial markets, integrating case studies and real-world industry insights. WTI also designs customised training programs for organisations and institutions, tailored to evolving industry and corporate needs. Recognised by the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), New York, WTI has been acknowledged as a “Best Practice Institute” within the global WTC network.
Why Choose
World Trade Institute
With over 32 years of experience in trade education, the World Trade Institute has developed a strong understanding of global commerce. Since 1991, it has equipped students, professionals, and entrepreneurs with the skills needed to succeed in international markets. The programs are delivered through highly interactive sessions and personalised learning.
About Our
Faculty
Our faculty includes experienced professionals from trade and industry, financial institutions, and government departments. Their practical insights and interactive teaching ensure students gain real-world knowledge relevant to today's global trade environment.
Prof. Arvind Khedkar has over 25 years of extensive experience in both industry and academia. His career includes roles as an Engineer, General Manager (Marketing), Professor, Dean (Academics), and Director (In-Charge) at various educational institutions.
Mr. Birari brings 35 years of banking experience, mainly at Oriental Bank of Commerce, serving in various roles from 1979 until his retirement in January 2014. He specializes in foreign exchange, FEMA-1999, international trade finance, and risk management, with extensive knowledge in NRI banking, ALM, trade credits, and letters of credit.
Mr. Shailendra Binju is an experienced banking professional with deep expertise in international trade finance and foreign exchange operations. He brings strong practical knowledge in FEMA regulations, risk management, trade credits, and letters of credit to the classroom.
Mr. Ritesh Victor is a forex expert with 20+ years of experience in forex markets. Skilled in forex risk management, derivatives, trading strategies, and technical analysis. Co-Founder & Country Head at My forex and former Chief Treasury Officer at Trident Limited.
A distinguished professional with over 35 years of experience in customs and international trade. Dr. Joshua Ebenezer is a Principal Consultant at NuCov Facili-Trade, a global consulting and law firm, specializing in international trade, customs regulations, and allied laws.
CA Mohandas Menon is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with 43 years of diverse experience in manufacturing and supply chain management, working with leading third-party logistics (3PL) companies. He specializes in designing tailored supply chain and logistics solutions across various industry verticals in India.
Dr. Nirav C Thakker is Head of International Operations with 21st Century Relocations. An accomplished trainer with various prestigious institutes having over 15 years of experience in the logistics and supply chain industry.
Mr. Virendra Gupte is a former Consultant and Head of Trade Services, as well as Chief Ethics Counselor at Tata International Ltd. (Tata Group). An expert in regulatory affairs and trade matters, he has extensive experience establishing the Tata Group's representative offices and subsidiaries across various regions.
