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Empowering Eximpreneurs, Elevating Economies
Export Import Leadership Institute by Viral Shah

Where India's Next Generation of Global Trade Leaders Is Built

"Learn. Execute. Export. Repeat."

We are not a coaching class. We are a leadership institute for international trade — born from 18+ years of real shipments, real buyers and real global business. Our mission is simple: bridge the gap between theory and practice, and turn ambition into action on the world stage.

ज्ञान सबके पास है — execution सिर्फ़ leaders के पास। हम leaders बनाते हैं। 🌏

📍 Surat, Gujarat · Serving Globally 🎓 Practical · Industry-Focused 🗣 English · हिंदी · ગુજરાતી
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EILI
Export Import Leadership
Institute by Viral Shah
  • 1,00,000+ People Addressed · 26 Cities
  • 20,000+ Trained · 3,000+ Active Exporters
  • Trusted by Adani · Mitsubishi · ITC
Viral Shah teaching at Export Import Leadership Institute by Viral Shah, Surat
A Personal Welcome

From the Founder's Desk

Welcome to the Export Import Leadership Institute — a vision born from years of real-world experience, practical learning, and a deep belief in India's potential on the global stage.

In today's fast-changing world, knowledge alone is not enough. What we truly need is leadership backed by execution. This institute was created to bridge the gap between theory and practice — to equip individuals not just with information, but with the mindset, tools, and strategies to build real success in international trade.

Whether you are just starting out or looking to scale your business globally, we're here to walk with you — guiding you step by step with clarity, confidence, and care. Our focus is not just on teaching, but on building leaders who can think globally and act decisively.

Thank you for choosing to grow with us. I personally welcome you to this journey of transformation, and I assure you — the best is yet to come.

Viral Shah
Founder & Owner · Export Import Leadership Institute by Viral Shah
Our Purpose

Why We Exist. How We Work. What We Do.

Why · Our Vision

Create Global Trade Leaders

To turn ambition into action and empower individuals to represent India on the world stage with skill and confidence.

How · Our Method

Execution-Focused Mentorship

Real-world training, strategic guidance and hands-on mentorship that transforms learners into doers — and dreamers into achievers.

What · Our Work

Practical, Industry-Led Programs

We don't just teach export-import — we help you live it, lead it, and grow with it.

The Founder

Viral Shah — Built by the Trade, For the Trade

Viral Shah — Founder & Director, Export Import Leadership Institute by Viral Shah

Viral Shah

Founder · International Business Strategist · International Trade Analyst · Speaker · Mentor

A seasoned expert in the export-import business with over 18 years of experience, Viral Shah has empowered countless businesses to navigate international trade successfully. Known for his dynamic training sessions, he combines practical advice with cutting-edge industry trends — making him a trusted mentor for both aspiring and established exporters-importers.

His teaching doesn't come from textbooks. It comes from years on the trade floor — handling 30+ different products, executing real shipments of yarn, machinery, spare parts and bearings, and later training the international business teams of India's biggest corporates.

IIFT-Trained · International Trade Mechanical Engineer Corporate Trainer Delegation Leader — Dubai · China
18+Years of Industry Experience
26Cities Addressed
1 Lakh+People Addressed
3,000+Exporters-Importers Generated
The Journey

From the Trade Floor to the Training Floor

2007 – 2008

Meher International — Where It All Began

First hands-on years at a manufacturer and exporter-importer of yarn — learning international trade the only real way: by doing it.

2008 – 2011

Himson Group of Companies — Mastering the Machinery of Trade

With this manufacturer and exporter of textile machinery and spares, Viral worked across 30 different products — exporting and importing yarn, machinery, spare parts and bearings, and building four years of deep hands-on field experience.

Foundation

Engineering + IIFT — The Rare Combination

A Mechanical Engineering degree from Dr. S & S. S. Gandhi Engineering College, Surat, combined with specialized International Trade training from the prestigious Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) — technical depth meets trade strategy.

2015 Onwards

The Trainer Era — 1,00,000+ Lives Touched

Inspired by his own mentor, Viral began his training journey in 2015 with iiiEM — going on to address over 1,00,000 people across 26 cities in India and helping 20,000+ start their export-import journey.

Today

Export Import Leadership Institute by Viral Shah

His flagship institution — dedicated to building export-import leaders through practical training, execution-focused programs, EXIM consultancy, international delegations and lifetime mentorship. 3,000+ active exporters-importers and counting.

Educational Foundation

Engineered for Precision. Trained for Trade.

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Mechanical Engineering

Dr. S & S. S. Gandhi Engineering College, Surat

The engineering mindset — systems, precision and problem-solving — that today powers a structured, step-by-step approach to teaching international trade.

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International Trade

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)

Specialized training from India's most prestigious international trade institution — the strong academic foundation beneath 18+ years of field expertise.

Trusted By

Corporates, Universities & Institutions

🏢 Corporate Training Experience

India's leading corporates trust Viral Shah to train their international business teams — streamlining trade processes, boosting efficiency, and driving substantial growth in global markets.

🎓 Colleges, Universities & Professional Bodies

⭐ Featured Collaboration VNSGU — Veer Narmad South Gujarat University

Successfully running export-import training programs for South Gujarat's biggest university — bringing EILI's practical global trade education into the mainstream university system, batch after batch.

From chartered accountants to management students to diamond industry professionals — academic institutions across Gujarat and Maharashtra invite EILI to bring real-world trade education to their classrooms.

What We Offer

A Complete Ecosystem for Global Trade

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Export-Import Training ProgramsFrom fundamentals to advanced — Connect, Commitment & Crown levels with certification.
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EXIM ConsultancyFrom idea to execution — business setup, product research, costing, documentation, certifications & growth strategy.
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Market Research & Buyer IdentificationLive trade data, HS code analysis, country demand mapping and verified buyer channels.
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Documentation & Customs ComplianceEvery pre- and post-shipment document, INCOTERMS 2020, and DGFT processes — mastered practically.
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Trade Finance & Risk ManagementPayment terms, Letters of Credit, forex handling and risk mitigation with real case studies.
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Logistics & Supply ChainContainers, FCL/LCL, freight planning and forwarder-CHA coordination.
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Digital Marketing for Global TradeBuild your export brand online and reach international buyers digitally.
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International Trade DelegationsGulfood Dubai, Canton Fair, Yiwu, Big 5 Global — walk the world's biggest trade arenas with us.
Beyond the Classroom

Where Our Students Actually Go

🚢 On the Port Floor — Industrial Exposure Visits

Adani Port Hazira · JNPT Mumbai · Hind Terminal CFS — Classroom માં શીખો, field માં જીવો। 🚢
EILI candidates at Adani Port Hazira industrial exposure visit — Export Import Leadership Institute by Viral Shah EILI batch observing port operations at Adani Hazira Port operations walkthrough with EILI students EILI students at Adani Hazira Port gate — industrial exposure program Live container handling observation during EILI port visit EILI group session at Adani Port Hazira terminal

50+ candidates per visit observe live container handling, export cargo movement, stakeholder coordination and technology-driven port systems — shipments beyond documentation, in actual execution. See the Adani Port Hazira visit →

🏆 Certification cum Industry Interaction & Success Meet

Certificates awarded · exporters felicitated · real success stories shared — प्रेरणा से action तक। 🏆
Certification ceremony at EILI Success Meet — Export Import Leadership Institute by Viral Shah Successful exporters felicitated with trophies at EILI Success Meet Industry networking session at EILI Certification cum Success Meet Exporters sharing success stories at EILI event Candidates receiving certificates at EILI Success Meet Award felicitation moment at EILI Success Meet

An evening of recognition, learning and networking — certificates for new batches, trophies for successful exporters, real journeys shared on stage, and a networking dinner that turns contacts into business relationships. See the full Success Meet →

See Us in Action

Step Inside Our Institute

Our Programs

Three Levels. One Journey. Your Global Business.

Your Global Journey Has a Starting Point. This Is It.

Talk to us — about training, consultancy, delegations or simply where to begin.
सपने बड़े हैं? — તો ચાલો, સાથે મળીને શરૂ કરીએ. 🌏

Reach Us

Visit. Call. Connect.

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Head Office 409, Nishal Arcade, Nishal Circle,
Nr Pal Umra Bridge, Pal, Surat,
Gujarat, India – 395009
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Call / WhatsApp +91 90330 41079 / 80 / 81
Mon – Sat · 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
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