Your Directors are pleased to present the 42nd Annual Report of NIIT Limited (“the Company”) along with the Audited Financial Statements (Standalone and Consolidated) for the financial year ended March 31,2025
Financial Highlights
The highlights of your Company’s financial results for the financial year (FY) April 1,2024, to March 31,2025, (FY25) are as follows:
Particulars
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CONSOLIDATED
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STANDALONE
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FY25
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FY24
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FY25
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FY24
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Continuing and Discontinued Operations
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INCOME
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|
|
|
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Revenue from operations
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3,576
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3,035
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1,260
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1,298
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Other Income
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801
|
647
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932
|
750
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Total Income
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4,377
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3,682
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2,192
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2,048
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Total Expenses
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3,785
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3,220
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1,808
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1,677
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Profit / (Loss) before exceptional items and tax
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592
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462
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383
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371
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Exceptional items
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(3)
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(3)
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(3)
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(3)
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Profit / (Loss) before Tax
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589
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459
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381
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368
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Tax Expenses
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94
|
60
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5
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16
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Profit / (Loss) for the year from continuing operations
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495
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399
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376
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352
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(Loss) after tax for the year from discontinued operations
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(15)
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(4)
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(15)
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(4)
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Profit / (Loss) for the year
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480
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395
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361
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347
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Profit/ (Loss) attributable to
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Owners of NIIT Limited
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461
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384
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361
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347
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Non-controlling interests
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19
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11
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-
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-
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Earnings /(Loss) per equity share for Continuing Operations:
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Basic EPS (Rs.)
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3.52
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2.88
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2.78
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2.61
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Diluted EPS (Rs.)
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3.47
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2.84
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2.74
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2.58
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(Loss) per equity share for Discontinued Operations:
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Basic EPS (Rs.)
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(0.11)
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(0.03)
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(0.11)
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(0.03)
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Diluted EPS (Rs.)
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(0.11)
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(0.03)
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(0.11)
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(0.03)
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Earnings / (Loss) per equity share for Continuing and Discontinued Operations:
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Basic EPS (Rs.)
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3.41
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2.85
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2.67
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2.58
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Diluted EPS (Rs.)
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3.36
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2.81
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2.63
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2.55
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Your Company’s consolidated revenue from operations for FY25 is Rs. 3,576 million as against Rs. 3,035 million in the previous financial year and the profit after tax is Rs. 480 million as against Rs. 395 million in the previous financial year.
Your Company’s standalone revenue from operations for FY25 is Rs. 1,260 million as against Rs. 1,298 million in the previous financial year, and the profit after tax is Rs. 361 million as against loss of Rs. 347 million in the previous financial year.
Business Operations
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the Company recorded consolidated revenues of Rs. 3,576 million, an increase of 18% over the previous year, notwithstanding a challenging global macroeconomic environment and a moderated hiring cycle in the technology sector. Growth was broad-based, with Technology programs contributing 66% of total revenues and BFSI & Other programs accounting for 34%. Revenues from Technology programs grew by 12% year-on-year, driven by deeper engagement with Tier-2 Global System Integrators (GSIs), Global Capability Centers (GCCs), and the expansion of advanced digital skills offerings for working professionals. BFSI & Other programs registered growth of 32%, supported by increased penetration into leading private sector banks and large Indian enterprise clients. The Company achieved all round growth despite continuing headwinds and uncertainty impacting businesses especially in Technology and BFSI sectors.
The learner mix remained balanced, with Early Career programs contributing 52% of revenues and Working Professional programs contributing 48%. In FY25, approximately 249,600 learners enrolled across Technology and BFSI & Other programs. Investments in digital delivery platforms, AI-enabled learning solutions, and targeted go-to-market initiatives strengthened the Company’s position as a trusted partner for talent transformation.
Subsequent to closure of the financial year, the Company acquired 70% stake in iamneo, an AI-powered deep-skilling SaaS platform that expands NIIT’s capability in delivering personalized, simulation-driven learning for both higher education and enterprise clients. Further, the Company acquired the remaining stake in IFBI from ICICI Bank which simplified the business structure and enhanced the Company’s agility in addressing BFSI sector opportunities.
Future Plans
The Company expects to focus on deep-skilling for aspirational careers in the Technology and BFSI sectors, addressing the talent transformation needs of GSIs, GCCs, large Indian enterprises, and BFSI organizations, while continue to pursue opportunities in new-age careers within high-growth areas such as Engineering R&D, Decarbonization, Supply Chain Management and Design.
Artificial Intelligence is expected to be a key enabler, with plans to expand AI-focused training, integrate AI into delivery platforms to enhance personalization and scalability, and strengthen OEM partnerships, which stood at 35 as of FY25. The AI-led portfolio, enhanced by iamneo’s platform with potential access to the large higher-education segment in India, is already showing early traction. This is reflected in strong order intake in Q1 FY26, although the pace of execution was moderated by global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Despite the near¬ term headwinds, the Company expects to stay the course on its planned investment roadmap to achieve long-term stated goals.
Backed by a strong brand, robust balance sheet, proven methodology, and enterprise-grade learning platforms, the Company expects to scale transformation initiatives, accelerate digital adoption, and reinforce its position as the talent builder to the nation.
Dividend
Your directors have recommended a dividend of Rs. 1/- per equity share (face value of Rs. 2/-) for the financial year ended March 31,2025, for the approval of the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM). The dividend, if approved, will be paid within 30 days of the AGM.
Transfer to Reserves
The Company has not transferred any sum to the General Reserve for FY25.
Material changes and commitments, if any, affecting the financial position of the Company
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company during FY25, other than those explained herein.
There has been no change in the nature of the business of the Company.
Share Capital
During the year under review :
• There has been no change in the Authorized Share Capital of the Company;
• The Company has allotted 522,482 equity shares to the eligible employees on the exercise of stock options granted under the NIIT Employee Stock Option Plan 2005;
• There was no buyback by the Company.
Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associate Companies
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) a statement containing the salient features of each of the Company’s subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companies is provided in the prescribed Form AOC-1, annexed herewith as “Annexure-A”, forming part of this Report.
The list of subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates of the Company, including the change (if any) during the year, is provided in Form AOC-1 and notes to the standalone financial statements of the Company.
After the closure of financial year :
- Your Company had executed a Share Subscription & Purchase Agreement (SSPA) and other transaction documents with iamneo Edutech Private Limited (“iamneo”) and its promoters on April 17, 2025, to acquire 100% equity shareholding of iamneo in multiple tranches.
Your Company had acquired 70% equity shareholding in iamneo on April 17, 2025. The remaining 30% shareholding of the Company will be acquired by the Company from the promoters of the iamneo in subsequent tranches, over a period of the next five (5) years, subject to certain terms & conditions, as agreed under the SSPA and the other transaction documents. Pursuant to the completion of the aforesaid acquisition, the Company has now become a subsidiary of the Company effective April 17, 2025.
- Further your Company, on April 19, 2025, approved a proposal to purchase:
o 1,900,000 equity shares of NIIT Institute of Finance Banking and Insurance Training Limited (IFBI), a subsidiary of the Company, constituting 18.79% of the aggregate issued and paid-up share capital from ICICI Bank Limited; and
o 50,000 equity shares of IFBI constituting 0.49% of the aggregate issued and paid-up share capital from Individual shareholders.
NIIT was already holding 80.72% of the aggregate issued and paid-up share capital of the IFBI. Post aforesaid acquisition, IFBI has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
Consolidated Financial Statements
Pursuant to Section 129 of the Act and Regulation 34 of the the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”), the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company are attached herewith, as prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the audited financial statements of the Company (Standalone and Consolidated) along with the relevant documents and the audited accounts of each of its subsidiaries are available on the website of the Company, i.e., https://www.niit.com/india/ investors/Pages/Subsidiaries-Financials.
These documents will also be available for inspection during the business hours at the Registered Office of the Company. Any member desirous of obtaining a copy of the said Financial Statements may write to the Company.
Directors
During the financial year, there was no change in the Board of Directors of the Company. The Board has diversity in terms of age, expertise, domain experience, gender, and geography.
As per the provisions of Section 152 of the Act, Mr. Vijay Kumar Thadani (DIN: 00042527) and Mr. Sapnesh Kumar Lalla (DIN: 06808242) Directors of the Company retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Company, and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment as Directors of the Company. The relevant details are provided in the Notice. The Board of Directors of the Company, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, have recommended their re-appointment to the members for their approval.
After the closure of the financial year, the Board at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, based on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC), had considered :
- The appointment of Mr. Parappil Rajendran (DIN: 00042531), Joint Managing Director as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation, effective October 1, 2025; and
- The re-appointment of Ms. Avani Vishal Davda (DIN: 07504739) as an Independent Director of the Company for the second term of five years commencing from June 5, 2026 to June 4, 2031,
and recommend these to the shareholders for their approval.
Declaration by Independent Directors
The Company has, inter alia, received the following declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that:
• They meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of Listing Regulations and there has been no change in the circumstances which may affect their status as Independent Directors of the Company;
• They have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed under Schedule IV to the Act; and
• They have registered themselves with the Independent Director’s Database maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs pursuant to the provision of Rule 6 (1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
In the opinion of the Board, all Independent Directors possess the requisite qualifications, Integrity, experience, expertise and hold high standards of integrity required to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment and without any external influence. Details of key skills, expertise and core competencies of the Board, including the Independent Directors, are available in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Key Managerial Personnel(s)
During the year under review, Mr. Pankaj Prabhakar Jathar was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective July 1, 2024.
As on March 31, 2025, the following officials are the “Key Managerial Personnel” of the Company in terms of provisions of the Act:
• Mr. Vijay Kumar Thadani, Vice Chairman & Managing Director
• Mr. Parappil Rajendran, Joint Managing Director
• Mr. Pankaj Prabhakar Jathar, Chief Executive Officer
• Mr. Sanjeev Bansal, Chief Financial Officer
• Ms. Arpita Bisaria Malhotra, Company Secretary Meetings of the Board
During the year under review, six (6) Board Meetings were convened and held. The intervening gap between the two meetings was within the period prescribed under the Act and Listing Regulations. The details of board meetings and the attendance of the Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations, the Board has carried out the annual performance evaluation for itself, the Directors individually (including the Chairman of the Board), as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee, and Risk Management Committee.
Inputs were received from the Directors, covering various aspects of the Board’s functioning, such as the adequacy of the composition of the Board and its Committees, its effectiveness,
ethics and compliance, the evaluation of the Company’s performance, and internal control and audits.
A separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of individual Directors, including the Chairman of the Board, who were evaluated on parameters such as the level of engagement and contribution, effective participation in Board/Committee Meetings, independence of judgment, safeguarding the interest of the Company and its minority shareholders, providing expert advice to the Board, the Board Skills matrix, and contributing in deliberations while approving related party transactions.
Directors’ Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Act (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force) the Directors of your Company, to the best of their knowledge and ability state and confirm that:
• In the preparation of the Annual Financial Statement for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed along with the proper explanation relating to material departures;
• The Directors have selected such Accounting Policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of FY25 and of the profit & loss of the Company for that period;
• The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
• The Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts on the 'going concern’ basis;
• The Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
• The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Secretarial Standards
The Directors state that the applicable mandatory Secretarial Standards, i.e., SS-1: Secretarial Standard on Meetings of the Board of Directors and SS-2: Secretarial Standard on General Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), have been followed by the Company.
Statutory Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Act read with the rules made thereunder S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, Gurugram (Firm Registration Number 101049W/ E300004), were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company, for a second term of Five (5) consecutive years, at the 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 05, 2022 to hold office till the conclusion of the 44th AGM of the Company, to be held in the year 2027. The Statutory Auditors have confirmed that they are eligible and qualified to continue as Statutory Auditors of the Company.
Statutory Auditors’ Report
Statutory Auditors have expressed their unmodified opinion on the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements and their reports do not contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers. The notes to the financial statements referred to in the Auditor’s Report are self-explanatory.
Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Listing Regulations, the Board has recommended appointment of PI & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (Firm Registration Number P2014UP035400), as Secretarial Auditors to conduct secretarial audit of the Company for a term of five consecutive years commencing from FY 2025-26 till FY 2029-30. The appointment is subject to shareholders’ approval at the ensuing AGM.
Secretarial Auditors’ Report
The Secretarial Audit Report for FY25 is annexed herewith as “Annexure B” forming part of this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Further, in terms of the requirements under Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, the Secretarial Audit Report of the Company’s Indian material unlisted subsidiaries, RPS Consulting Private Limited and NIIT Institute of Finance Banking and Insurance Training Limited are annexed herewith as “Annexure C” and “Annexure D” respectively forming part of this Report.
The said Reports do not contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimer requiring explanation or comments from the Board under Section 134(3) of the Act.
Cost Accounts and Cost Auditors
The cost accounts and records are made and maintained by the Company, as required in accordance with the provisions of Section 148 of the Act.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Board appointed M/s. Ramanath Iyer and Co., Cost Accountants (Firm Registration Number 000019), as the Cost Auditors of the Company, for conducting the audit of the cost records of the products/services of the Company for FY25. The ratification of the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors is being sought from the members of the Company at the forthcoming AGM.
Reporting of Frauds by Auditors
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditor, Secretarial Auditor and Cost Auditor have not reported any instances of fraud committed against the Company by its officers or employees as specified under Section 143(12) of the Act. Hence, no details are required to be disclosed under Section 134(3)(ca) of the Act.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(e) read with Para B of Schedule V of the Listing Regulations, is given as a separate section and forms part of this Report.
Corporate Governance Report
Your Company continues to adhere to the Corporate Governance requirements set out by SEBI and is committed to the highest standard of Corporate Governance.
Your Company has complied with all the mandatory requirements relating to Corporate Governance in the Listing Regulations. The Corporate Governance Report pursuant to the requirement of Listing Regulations is given as a separate section and forms a part of this Report. The Certificate from the Secretarial Auditor confirming the compliance with the conditions of the Corporate Governance stipulated in Para E of Schedule V of Listing Regulations is also annexed to the said Corporate Governance Report.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 135 of the Act read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Company has a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee. The detail of the Committee is provided in the Corporate Governance Report, forming part of this Report. The CSR Policy of the Company is available on the website of the Company at https://www.niit.com/authoring/Documents/New- Disclosures/CSR%20Policy%20w.e.f.%205.2.2021.pdf
The Company did not meet with any of the thresholds mentioned in Section 135 (1) of the Act on the basis of the financials of the financial year 2023-24, thus the Company was not required to contribute any amount for Corporate Social Responsibility during FY25. Therefore, the Report on CSR activities is not applicable for FY25.
Related Party Transactions
The Board of Directors of the Company has on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, adopted a Related Party Transactions Policy for identifying, reviewing, and approving transactions between the Company and the related parties, in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Listing Regulations, the Act and the rules thereunder.
All related party transactions entered into by the Company during the year were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm’s-length basis. There was no material related party transaction made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, or other related parties, which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. All related party transactions were approved by the Audit Committee (as required under law) and were also placed in the Board meetings as a good corporate governance practice.
A statement of all related party transactions is presented before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis, and prior/omnibus approval is also obtained, specifying the nature, value and terms and conditions of the transactions.
None of the transactions with the related parties fall under the scope of Section 188(1) of the Act. The details of related party transactions pursuant to Section 134(h) of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, in the prescribed Form No. AOC 2 is given in “Annexure E”, forming part of this Report.
Internal Financial Controls
A detailed note on the Internal Financial Controls system and its adequacy is given in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, forming part of this Report. The Company has designed and implemented a process-driven framework for internal financial controls within the meaning of explanation to section 134(5)(e) of the Act. The Board is of the opinion that the Company has sound Internal Financial controls commensurate with the nature and size of its business operations, wherein controls are in place and operating effectively.
The Company’s risk management mechanism is detailed in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report.
Statutory Committees
The details of the Committees of the Board, namely, Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee and Risk Management Committee constituted in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, forming part of this Report.
Statutory Policies/Codes
In compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations, the Company inter-alias has following policies/ codes:
• Policy on the determination of material subsidiaries
• Policy on the determination of material/ price sensitive information
• Policy on related party transactions
• Nomination and remuneration policy
• Code of conduct to regulate, monitor and trading by designated persons
• Code of practices and procedures for fair disclosure of UPSI
• Policy for procedure of inquiry in case of leak of UPSI
• Archival policy
• Whistle blower policy
• Code of conduct
• Corporate social responsibility policy
• Dividend distribution policy
The Company has a policy on “Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace” and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto, covering all the aspects as contained under “The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prohibition, Prevention, and Redressal) Act, 2013.” The details of the Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) and the status of complaints are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, forming part of this Report.
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has framed a Nomination and Remuneration Policy for determining the criteria of selection and appointment of directors, key managerial personnel, senior management personnel including determining the qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and other matters provided under Section 178(3) of the Act and Listing Regulations. The salient aspects covered in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy, covering the policy on appointment and remuneration of directors and other matters have been outlined in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report. NRC Policy is available at website of the Company at https://www.niit.com/authoring/ Documents/New-Disclosures/Nomination%20and%20 Remuneration%20Policy.pdf
Vigil Mechanism
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 177(9) & (10) of the Act and Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations, the Company has established a vigil mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns, as stated in the Corporate Governance Report. The vigil mechanism provides for adequate safeguards against victimization and direct access to the Chairman of Audit Committee, accordance with the Law.
Dividend Distribution Policy
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 43A of the Listing Regulations, the Dividend Distribution Policy is given in “Annexure F”, forming part of this Report and is also available on the website of the Company at https://www.niit.com/authoring/ Documents/New-Disclosures/Dividend%20Distribution%20 Policy.pdf
Business Responsibility Sustainability Report
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report on the environmental, social and governance disclosures, in the prescribed format is given as a separate section, forming part of this Annual Report.
Information Relating to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Research and Development, Exports, and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
(a) Conservation of energy
Although the operations of the Company are not energy¬ intensive, the management has been highly conscious of the criticality of the conservation of energy at all the operational levels and efforts are being made in this direction on a continuous basis. Adequate measures have been taken to reduce energy consumption, whenever possible, by using energy-efficient equipment. The requirement of disclosure of particulars with respect to conservation of energy as prescribed in Section 134(3) of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is not applicable to the Company and hence not provided.
(b) Technology absorption
The Company acknowledges that technology inevitably becomes outdated. To maintain leadership in innovation, we have established partnerships with global leaders in the Information Technology industry. These collaborations aim to leverage the capabilities of AI and implement this technology where it is feasible and beneficial. Your company believes that AI is going to transform the learning industry. It is not just another trend—It is a fundamental shift that will reshape the entire landscape of learning and development. Your company focusses on the use of AI technology to deliver world-class learning products, and on partnering with clients to help them develop a future-proof approach of reshaping their organizations to take advantage of AI.
Technology has demonstrated transformative impact across several key areas: marketing and customer acquisition, virtual online learning delivery, and mobile-application- supported learning and engagement. These innovations enable the creation of hyper-realistic, personalized simulations based on scientifically validated instructional methodologies, thus enhancing pedagogical effectiveness.
Technology has been used to facilitate safe workplace in the office and when remote for employees. A productivity platform, inclusive of a common collaboration platform, has been put in place to guarantee smooth work execution and management. Extra security measures, such as a multi¬ factor authentication, have been put in place. Systems for Security Event and Incident Management monitoring have been set up to speed up the detection of threats and the effective incident response.
(c) Research and development
Your Company prioritizes innovation by investing in research and development to create new opportunities, anticipate challenges, and prepare for obstacles ahead. Through consistent exploration and advancement, we position ourselves to overcome future hurdles and capitalize on emerging opportunities. We maintain appropriate funding to support ongoing innovation efforts. We have refined our ability to develop digital point-solutions that can be rapidly deployed to provide significant value to our clients, greatly improving our delivery speed. Our digital ecosystem now leverages generative AI to create learning experiences that were never possible earlier. Despite the scale and complexity of your Company’s operations, the associated costs over the past fiscal year have remained modest.
d) Foreign exchange earnings and outgo:
(i) Activities relating to exports, initiatives taken to increase exports, development of new export markets for products and services and export plans:
The Company exports learning content / courseware and other services to its overseas customers to meet their varying learning needs. The Company will continue to strengthen its presence in China, and other emerging markets, with a view to increase exports.
(ii) Total foreign exchange earned and used:
The details of foreign exchange earned in terms of actual inflows and the foreign exchange outgo in terms of actual outflows, during the year are as follows:
Particulars
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FY25
|
FY24
|
Foreign Exchange Earnings
|
67
|
71
|
Foreign Exchange Outflow
|
27
|
35
|
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees, or Investments
Detail of loans, guarantees or investments (if any) covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Act are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.
Annual Return
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return as on March 31,2025 prepared in accordance with Section 92(3) of the Act is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at the following link https://www.niit.com/india/investors/Pages/ Annual-Return
General
Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following matters, as there was no transaction on these items during the year under review (except as stated above in the report):
• Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
• Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to the employees of the Company under any scheme, except the Employees’ Stock Options Plan referred to in this Report.
• Any scheme or provision of money for the purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees.
• Managing or whole-time Director of the Company who are in receipt of commission from the Company and receiving any remuneration or commission from any subsidiary Company.
• Significant or material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals, which impact the 'going concern’ status of the Company and its operation in future.
• No application has been made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code; hence the requirement to disclose the details of any application made, or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 is not applicable for the year under review.
• The requirement to disclose the details of any difference between the valuation done at the time of a one-time settlement and the valuation done while taking a loan from banks or financial institutions, along with the reasons thereof, is not applicable for the year under review
Public Deposits
During the year under review, your Company has not accepted or renewed any amount falling within the purview of the provisions of Section 73 of the Act, read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014. There are no outstanding deposits at the end of the financial year 2024-25. Hence, the requirement for furnishing details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act and the details of deposits which are not in compliance with the Chapter V of the Act is not applicable
Particulars of Employees
The statement containing the names and other particulars of employees in accordance with the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (as amended), is given in “Annexure G”, forming part of this Report.
Human Resources
NIITians are the key resource for your Company. Your Company continued to have a favorable work environment that encourages innovation and meritocracy at all levels. A detailed note on human resources is given in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report forming part of this Report. Employee relations remained cordial at all the locations of the Company.
Employee Stock Options
The Company established the Employee Stock Option Scheme 2005 (ESOP 2005) with the objective of attracting and motivating employees by rewarding performance, thereby retaining the best talent. The aim is to develop a sense of ownership among the employees within the organization and to align your Company’s stock option scheme with the best practices in the industry.
During the year under review, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has granted 985,000 Employee Stock Options [Grant #35 (630,000), #36 (160,000), #37 (20,000) and #38 (175,000)] at Rs. 127.59 per option/ share on July 29, 2024 and 650,000 Employee Stock Options [Grant #39 (500,000) and Grant #40 (150,000)] at Rs. 159.18 per option/ share on October 25, 2024 to the eligible employees under ESOP 2005.
The grant-wise details of the Employee Stock Option Scheme are partially provided in the notes to accounts of the Financial Statements in the Annual Report. A comprehensive note is available on the Company’s website at https://www.niit.com/india/ and forms a part of this Report. The same shall also be available for inspection by members upon request.
Acknowledgment
The financial year 2024-25 continued to be a challenging period for the business. The Directors express their gratitude to the
Company’s customers, business partners, vendors, bankers, financial institutions, governmental and non-governmental agencies, and other business associates for their ongoing support. The Directors formally acknowledge and appreciate the dedication and remarkable contributions made by the Company’s employees at all levels throughout the year, despite the enduring challenges posed by the environment. Additionally, the directors acknowledge the support and trust of its shareholders. The Directors remain committed to enabling the company to achieve its long-term growth objectives in the years ahead.
By Order of the Board For NIIT Limited
Rajendra Singh Pawar
Place: Gurugram Executive Chairman
Date: July 1,2025 DIN: 00042516
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