NIIT Limited Allots 15,000 Equity Shares Under Employee Stock Option Plan-2005

NIIT Limited has announced the allotment of equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Plan, marking another step in its employee incentive program. The Share Allotment Committee of the company approved this allotment on December 11, 2025.

Share Allotment Details

The company has provided specific details about the recent share allotment to both major stock exchanges:

Parameter	Details
Shares Allotted	15,000 equity shares
Face Value	₹2.00 per share
Plan	Employee Stock Option Plan-2005 (ESOP-2005)
Allotment Date	December 11, 2025

Listing and Trading Formalities

NIIT Limited is currently in the process of completing the necessary formalities for listing these newly allotted shares. The company has indicated that it will file a listing application along with requisite documents with the stock exchanges shortly. This application will seek listing and trading approval for the 15,000 equity shares allotted under the ESOP-2005 scheme.

Regulatory Communication

The company has formally communicated this development to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. NIIT Limited trades on BSE under scrip code 500304 and on NSE under the symbol NIITLTD. The communication was signed by Arpita Bisaria Malhotra, who serves as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.

This share allotment represents the company's ongoing commitment to its employee stock option program, which was established in 2005. The allotment follows the terms and conditions specified under the ESOP-2005 plan.

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NIIT Limited , a leading Skills & Talent development company in India, has taken a significant step towards addressing the growing demand for AI engineering talent. The company has launched a new training program called "Building Agentic AI Systems," aimed at upskilling engineers in the development of autonomous AI systems.

Program Highlights

The 25-week specialization program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare professionals for the next wave of AI-driven enterprise automation. Here are the key features of the program:

Feature	Description
Duration	25 weeks
Target Audience	Engineers proficient in Python, Java, JavaScript, or .NET(C#)
Learning Approach	Hands-on, industry-aligned with real-world problems
Curriculum Focus	Designing, building, securing, and operating autonomous, goal-driven AI agents
Key Technologies	LangChain, LlamaIndex, LangGraph, CrewAI, Langfuse, Guardrails AI, Langflow, Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search

Industry Relevance

The launch of this program comes at a crucial time when the AI industry is experiencing rapid growth and transformation. According to industry reports:

McKinsey estimates that generative AI could unlock $2.60 trillion to $4.40 trillion in additional value.
Deloitte predicts that by 2025, 25% of companies using GenAI will launch agentic AI pilots or proofs of concept, growing to 50% by 2027.
Capgemini expects the share of business processes operating at semi-autonomous to fully autonomous levels to grow from 15% to 25% by 2028.

Program Structure

The "Building Agentic AI Systems" program emphasizes a "learning by doing" approach, with over 60% of the time dedicated to hands-on assignments and projects. The curriculum includes:

Python for AI-Embedded Applications
Building and Deploying Intelligent Conversational Agents
RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) Systems
Autonomous Multi-Agent Workflows
Capstone Project: Designing a functional Agentic AI system

Expert Insight

Pankaj Jathar, CEO of NIIT Limited, commented on the program launch: "Agentic AI represents a new frontier in enterprise transformation, where software doesn't just assist, it acts. As organizations adopt autonomous systems across domains, the need for professionals who can design and operate these systems safely and effectively is critical. Through this program, NIIT is creating a skilled talent pool ready to meet that challenge."

Implications for India's AI Ambitions

This initiative aligns with India's goal to become a global hub for artificial intelligence. By providing structured pathways for engineers to upskill in AI integration, orchestration, and governance, NIIT aims to position Indian professionals at the forefront of this technological transformation.

The "Building Agentic AI Systems" program will be available on NIIT's digital learning platforms. As industries increasingly adopt Agentic AI to automate workflows, decision-making, and analysis, this program addresses the growing demand for talent that combines technical fluency with responsible design practices.

For more information about the program, interested learners can visit the NIIT India website.