IIF has pioneered the Business Finance education in India.

IIF has contributed in Human Resource Development through education. It's Alumni are holding senior positions in Government & Industry.

IIF research publications have tremendously contributed to the cause of nation building and quality of education and research.

IIF acts as a major think tank in the country. Its opinions and expert comments often appear on AIR, Television and leading newspapers and magazines in India & International media.

IIF has launched a Project Management Division and Financial & Tax Consultancy division to provide its expert and professional services to the small and large business corporations.

IIF has contributed in developing an extensive course curriculum, Research Base, Conducive Academic Life, Excellent National and International Linkages and Distinguished Team of Faculty.

IIF has contributed in developing new models, theories and policy prescriptions on contemporary economic and financial issues of relevance: Capital budgeting decisions, Working capital management, Investment behaviour, Taxation, Management education, International Finance & Mobilisation of resources.

IIF brings out one of the best Quarterly Journal of Finance – Finance India, ranked at par with top international journals.

IIF has emphasised the need for the new direction to management education through unique teaching methodology, research, publications and self regulation.

IIF has provided academic support to more than 80 institutions or organisations in India and abroad.

IIF has promoted research by instituting Best Doctoral Thesis Award, and a scheme for Emeritus Scientists.

IIF has assisted All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Ministry of HRD, Government of India in a number of ways such as :

• Developing a report on Fee Fixation for undergraduate Engineering Studies; 
• Devising strategies to implement suggestions made by Swaminathan committee on mobilisation of additional resources for technical education in the country;
• Developing a comprehensive list of books and journals relevant for management institution