NIIT Q1FY27 net profit rises 85% to ₹81 Mn on AI growth
NIIT Limited delivered strong Q1FY27 results with net profit surging 85% to ₹81 Mn and revenue rising 14% to ₹957 Mn. The company narrowed its EBITDA loss to ₹14 Mn through operational efficiency and integrated RPS/IFBI businesses. AI-driven revenue reached 9% of the total, with management forecasting near-breakeven EBITDA in Q2FY27.

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NIIT Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹81 Mn for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking an 85% year-on-year increase from ₹44 Mn in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. Revenue from operations rose 14% to ₹957 Mn, driven by robust growth in both Enterprise and Consumer segments. The profitability surge was underpinned by a significant improvement in operating efficiency, with EBITDA narrowing to a loss of ₹14 Mn compared to a loss of ₹63 Mn in Q1FY26. This performance reflects the company’s successful integration of RPS Consulting and IFBI, alongside strong demand for AI-led skilling solutions.
Financial Performance and Segment Breakdown
The company’s top-line growth was broad-based, with Enterprise revenue increasing 8% YoY to ₹618 Mn and Consumer revenue surging 27% YoY to ₹339 Mn. This shift altered the enterprise-to-consumer revenue mix from 68-32 in the prior year to 65-35 in Q1FY27.
| Particulars: | Q1FY27 (Unaudited) | Q1FY26 (Unaudited) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Revenue: | ₹957 Mn | ₹841 Mn | 14% |
| EBITDA: | ₹(14) Mn | ₹(63) Mn | +₹48 Mn |
| Profit After Tax: | ₹81 Mn | ₹44 Mn | 85% |
| Order Intake: | ₹953 Mn | — | — |
Technology programs contributed ₹680 Mn (up 16% YoY), while BFSI & Other programs added ₹277 Mn (up 9% YoY). Order intake remained strong at ₹953 Mn, indicating sustained demand for new AI programs and go-to-market initiatives.
Balance Sheet and Operational Metrics
Sanjeev Bansal, Chief Financial Officer, highlighted that cash and cash equivalents stood at ₹7,231 Mn, providing ample liquidity for continued investments. Capital expenditure was contained at ₹66 Mn, with management noting that the company is past the peak of its current platform investment cycle. Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) remained stable at 53 days. Employee count decreased by 65 quarter-on-quarter to 866, reflecting improved productivity and operating leverage as operating expenses grew only 7%, significantly slower than revenue growth.
Net other income was ₹180 Mn, primarily comprising treasury income of ₹175 Mn. This was partially offset by net finance costs of ₹3 Mn and exceptional expenses of ₹15 Mn related to legacy tax matters and the amalgamation scheme of RPS and IFBI.
Strategic Developments and Guidance
Vijay K Thadani, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, attributed the strong start to FY27 to the integration of RPS Consulting and IFBI, which has streamlined go-to-market strategies. Pankaj Jathar, CEO, emphasized that AI-led revenue now constitutes 9% of total revenue. The company launched new training programs for forward-deployed engineers, site reliability engineers, and AI auditors, addressing the full lifecycle of enterprise AI adoption.
In the BFSI sector, NIIT expanded beyond traditional banking anchors to activate four new solution lines across insurance, NBFCs, wealth, and Gen AI, securing live commercial engagements with over 15 clients outside traditional bank induction programs.
Looking ahead, management expects double-digit revenue growth in Q2FY27. On margins, the company anticipates near-breakeven EBITDA in Q2, positioning it for positive margins in the second half of the fiscal year. The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results at its meeting held on July 21, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for NIIT
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How will the shift in revenue mix towards the higher-growth Consumer segment impact NIIT's long-term margin profile and customer acquisition costs?
What specific operational strategies will NIIT employ to sustain double-digit revenue growth in Q2FY27 while achieving near-breakeven EBITDA?
Can the 9% AI-led revenue contribution scale rapidly enough to offset potential saturation in traditional BFSI training markets?


































