NIIT Ltd Publishes Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY26
NIIT Limited's BRSR for FY26 discloses a total workforce of 1,081 employees, total energy consumption of 4,759.22 Gigajoules, total water consumption of 12,805 kilolitres, Scope 1 emissions of 132.69 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent, and Scope 2 emissions of 815.61 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The company reported a standalone turnover of Rs. 1,260 Million and net worth of Rs. 5,249 Million for FY25, operates across 29 countries, and sourced 17.41% of India procurement from MSMEs. No monetary penalties were recorded, one data breach with no impact was reported, and CSR activities through NIIT Foundation benefited 7,460 individuals across aspirational districts.
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NIIT Limited has published its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The report covers NIIT Limited and its subsidiaries in India and presents disclosures across environmental stewardship, social responsibility, ethical governance, and sustainable value creation. The company, incorporated in 1981 and headquartered at Plot No. 85, Sector-32 Institutional Area, Gurgaon – 122001, Haryana, India, holds a paid-up capital of Rs. 272,767,518 comprising 136,383,759 equity shares of Rs. 2/- each as on March 31, 2026.
Business Overview and Operations
NIIT's entire turnover is derived from Other Education Delivery services (NIC Code: 854), encompassing long and short-term retail and enterprise training programs in software and technology, data science, banking and finance, marketing, financial technology, and other emerging areas. The company serves customers across 15 States and 1 Union Territory in India, and 29 countries internationally, through 10 national offices and 3 international offices. Exports contribute 6.22% of total turnover. Key business units include NIIT Digital, StackRoute, RPS Consulting, Institute of Finance Banking & Insurance (IFBI), Talent Pipeline as a Service (TpaaS), and Sales & Service Excellence (SSE).
For FY25, on a standalone financial basis, the company reported a turnover of Rs. 1,260 Million and a net worth of Rs. 5,249 Million. CSR provisions under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 were not applicable for the reporting period.
Workforce and Employee Well-Being
NIIT's total workforce stood at 1,081 employees as at the end of FY26. The entire workforce is categorised as employees, with none classified as workers.
| Metric: | FY26 | FY25 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees: | 1,081 | 1,192 | — |
| Permanent Employees: | 912 | — | — |
| Other than Permanent Employees: | 169 | — | — |
| Male Employees (%): | 66.42% | — | — |
| Female Employees (%): | 33.58% | — | — |
| Total Turnover Rate (Permanent): | 31% | 30% | 42% |
The Board of Directors comprises 10 members, of whom 2 (20%) are female. Among Key Managerial Personnel, 1 out of 4 (25%) is female. All permanent employees are covered under health insurance, accident insurance, PF, and gratuity. Well-being expenditure as a percentage of total revenue stood at 1.78% in FY26, compared to 1.70% in FY25. Gross wages paid to females as a percentage of total wages were 28% in FY26, up from 26% in FY25.
Median remuneration details for FY26 are presented below:
| Category: | Male Count | Male Median (In Million) | Female Count | Female Median (In Million) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Directors: | 8 | 3.72 | 2 | 4.16 |
| Key Managerial Personnel: | 2 | 22.96 | 1 | 3.14 |
| Employees Other Than BoD and KMP: | 537 | 0.93 | 285 | 0.83 |
All permanent and other-than-permanent employees are paid above the statutory minimum wage. The return-to-work rate for employees who took parental leave was 100%, with an overall retention rate of 69.23%.
Environmental Performance
NIIT's environmental disclosures for FY26 cover energy consumption, water usage, greenhouse gas emissions, air emissions, and waste management, primarily for India-based premises.
Energy Consumption
| Parameter: | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Total energy from renewable sources (Gigajoules): | 294.27 | 296.50 |
| Total energy from non-renewable sources (Gigajoules): | 4,464.95 | 4,457.37 |
| Total energy consumed (Gigajoules): | 4,759.22 | 4,753.87 |
| Energy intensity per rupee of turnover (Gigajoules/INR): | 0.0000012 | 0.0000013 |
| Energy intensity adjusted for PPP (Gigajoules/US$ Million): | 24.81 | 27.47 |
| Energy intensity per employee (Gigajoules/Employee): | 4.80 | 3.99 |
The company upgraded its solar power plant capacity to 85KW, with a provision to supply surplus power to the grid. R&D investment in technologies to improve environmental and social impacts stood at 85% of total R&D in FY26, compared to 55% in FY25.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
| Parameter: | Unit | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Scope 1 emissions: | Metric tonnes CO2 eq. | 132.69 | 184.04 |
| Total Scope 2 emissions: | Metric tonnes CO2 eq. | 815.61 | 788.62 |
| Total Scope 3 emissions: | Metric tonnes CO2 eq. | 1,071.74 | 1,071.08 |
| Scope 1 & 2 intensity per rupee of turnover: | Metric tonnes CO2 eq./Rupee | 0.00000024 | 0.0000003 |
| Scope 1 & 2 intensity adjusted for PPP (Metric Tonnes/US$ Million): | — | 4.94 | 5.62 |
| Scope 1 & 2 intensity per person (Metric Tonnes/Per Person): | — | 0.96 | 0.82 |
Scope 1 emissions declined from 184.04 to 132.69 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent, aided by the upgrade of the DG set as per Commission for Air Quality Management norms. In FY26, NOx emissions reduced by approximately 33%, SOx by approximately 35%, and particulate matter by approximately 33% compared to FY25.
Water and Waste Management
Total water withdrawal and consumption in FY26 was 12,805 kilolitres, sourced entirely from third-party sources, compared to 7,053 kilolitres in FY25. The company's primary office operates a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) with a 25 KLD capacity, achieving Zero Liquid Discharge, with treated water reused in landscaping and horticulture.
Total waste generated in FY26 was 17.94 metric tonnes, including 0.092 metric tonnes of plastic waste and 17.85 metric tonnes of other non-hazardous waste. Of this, 14.87 metric tonnes were recycled. The company maintains a zero-plastic policy and disposes of all e-waste through authorized vendors.
Governance, Ethics, and Stakeholder Engagement
NIIT's policies cover all nine NGRBC principles, each approved by the Board and translated into procedures. The company holds ISO9001:2015 and ISO27001:2022 certifications for its enterprise business. Independent policy assessments were conducted by M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, PI & Associates, and Intertek. The CSR Committee, chaired by Mr. Sanjiv Kumar Chaudhary, oversees sustainability-related decision-making.
Key governance metrics for FY26 include:
| Parameter: | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of days of accounts payables: | 72 | 72 |
| Purchases from trading houses as % of total purchases: | 2.41% | 3.81% |
| Share of RPTs in purchases: | 10.95% | 12.74% |
| Share of RPTs in sales: | 10.21% | 6.40% |
| Shareholder complaints filed: | 2 | 1 |
| Shareholder complaints pending: | 0 | 0 |
| Consumer data privacy complaints filed: | 23 | 0 |
| Consumer data privacy complaints pending: | 0 | 0 |
No monetary or non-monetary penalties were levied on the company during FY26. One data breach instance was reported; it had no impact and involved no personally identifiable information of customers. The company is compliant with all applicable Water, Air, and Environment Protection and Control Acts.
CSR and Community Impact
NIIT Foundation, a not-for-profit CSR implementation agency supported by senior NIIT executives, undertook projects in government-identified aspirational districts across Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar, Odisha, and other states, benefiting a grand total of 7,460 individuals. In FY26, NIIT's subsidiaries RPS, IFBI, and iamneo funded support for 45 meritorious students at NIIT University, contributing Rs. 3.5 Mn, Rs. 1.7 Mn, and Rs. 0.8 Mn respectively. Additionally, 17.41% of procurement in India was sourced from MSMEs and small producers in FY26. The company identified eight material ESG issues including climate change, talent development, data privacy and cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, employee health and safety, business ethics, customer concentration, and supply chain management, with a detailed assessment of prioritisation for long-term sustainability goals underway.
Historical Stock Returns for NIIT
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.44% | -5.06% | +2.09% | +43.07% | -14.11% | +38.08% |
How might the significant increase in consumer data privacy complaints (from 0 to 23) impact NIIT's regulatory compliance costs and client trust in the upcoming fiscal year?
Given that R&D investment focused on environmental and social impacts surged to 85%, what specific new sustainable technologies or training modules are expected to launch in FY27?
With Scope 3 emissions remaining flat at over 1,000 metric tonnes, what strategic initiatives will NIIT implement to influence its supply chain and reduce indirect carbon footprints?
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