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{{short description|Indian corporation}}
{{short description|Indian corporation}}
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{{About||the federal income tax in the United States|Affordable Care Act tax provisions#Net investment income tax|the Estonian language surname|Niit (surname)}}
{{For|the Estonian language surname|Niit (surname)}}
 
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| traded_as = {{BSE|500304}}<br />{{NSE|NIITLTD}}
| traded_as = {{BSE|500304}}<br />{{NSE|NIITLTD}}
| founder = [[Rajendra S. Pawar]]<br />[[Vijay K. Thadani]]
| founder = [[Rajendra S. Pawar]]<br />[[Vijay K. Thadani]]
| key_people = Rajendra Singh Pawar (Chairman)<br /> Vijay Kumar Thadani (Vice Chairman and Managing Director)<ref>{{cite web|title=Niit Ltd|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=2447323&ticker=1514047|website=Bloomberg|publisher=Bloomberg Business|access-date=8 July 2015}}</ref><br/> Sapnesh Lalla (CEO)<ref>{{cite news|title=NIIT appoints Sapnesh Lalla as next CEO|url=http://www.niit.com/india/training/newsroom/Pages/press-rel.aspx?ID=634|access-date=1 August 2017|publisher=NIIT|date=1 August 2017}}</ref>
| key_people = Rajendra Singh Pawar (Chairman)<br /> Vijay Kumar Thadani (Vice Chairman and MD)<ref>{{cite web|title=Niit Ltd|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=2447323&ticker=1514047|website=Bloomberg|publisher=Bloomberg Business|access-date=8 July 2015}}</ref><br/> Sapnesh Lalla (CEO)<ref>{{cite news|title=NIIT appoints Sapnesh Lalla as next CEO|url=http://www.niit.com/india/training/newsroom/Pages/press-rel.aspx?ID=634|access-date=1 August 2017|publisher=NIIT|date=1 August 2017}}</ref>
| industry = Education
| industry = [[Higher education]]
| services = Skills & Talent Development
| genre = [[Institute of technology]]
| revenue = {{INRConvert|889.2|c}} (FY 2020)
| services = [[Training and development|Skills and Talent development]] 
| num_employees = 2600 (FY 2020)
| revenue = {{Increase}} {{INRConvert|1038|c}} (2021)<ref name=pnl>{{Cite web|title=Infosys Consolidated Profit & Loss account, Infosys Financial Statement & Accounts|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/computerssoftwaretraining/niit/NII|access-date=14 May 2021|website=moneycontrol.com|language=en}}</ref>
| foundation = 1981
| net_income = {{Decrease}} {{INRConvert|160|c}} (2021)<ref name=pnl/>
| num_employees = 2,600 (2020)
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1981}}
| location = [[Gurgaon, India|Gurugram, India]]
| location = [[Gurgaon, India|Gurugram, India]]
| website = {{URL|niit.com}}
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The '''National Institute of Information Technology''' ('''NIIT''') is a skills and talent development corporation building a manpower pool for global industry requirements. The company was set up in 1981 to help the nascent IT industry overcome its human resource challenges. ''NIIT'' offers training and development solutions to individuals, enterprises and institutions.
[[File:NIIT_40_years_Logo.png|thumb|right|NIIT 40 Years Logo]]
'''NIIT Limited''' is an Indian [[Multinational corporation|multinational]] [[Training and development|skills and talent development]] corporation headquartered in [[Gurgaon, India]]. The company was set up in 1981 to help the nascent IT industry overcome its human resource challenges. ''NIIT'' offers training and development to individuals, enterprises and institutions.


== History ==
== History ==
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In 1986, NIIT began its foray into the software domain, beginning with Software Product Distribution under the 'Insoft' brand.<ref>{{cite web|title=NIIT|url=http://www.globalrecorder.com/articles/inventions-and-discoveries/institutions/computer-education/niit|website=Global Recorder|publisher=Global Recorder|access-date=10 September 2015}}</ref> The company also began offering advice and consultancy to large corporations on how to leverage technology and make optimum use of their IT investments.
In 1986, NIIT began its foray into the software domain, beginning with Software Product Distribution under the 'Insoft' brand.<ref>{{cite web|title=NIIT|url=http://www.globalrecorder.com/articles/inventions-and-discoveries/institutions/computer-education/niit|website=Global Recorder|publisher=Global Recorder|access-date=10 September 2015}}</ref> The company also began offering advice and consultancy to large corporations on how to leverage technology and make optimum use of their IT investments.


In 1988, NIIT introduced many marketing and advertising strategies for the Indian market including the 'Computerdrome' in 1990.<ref>{{cite web|title=NIIT Institute for Hardware and Networking Courses|url=http://www.edumilestones.com/inscourse-institute-NIIT-Institute-for-Hardware-and-Networking-Courses-304|website=Edu Milestones|access-date=10 September 2015}}</ref> Another initiative launched by NIIT, was its Bhavishya Jyoti Scholarships program, launched in 1991,<ref>{{cite news|title=NIIT Announces 25th Bhavishya Jyoti Scholarship – India's Most Significant IT & New-Age Careers Scholarship Program|url=http://www.prnewswire.co.in/news-releases/niit-announces-25th-bhavishya-jyoti-scholarship---indias-most-significant-it--new-age-careers-scholarship-program-525309481.html|access-date=10 September 2015|agency=PR Newswire|date=7 September 2015}}</ref> which was targeted at deserving and socially challenged students with an aim to improve their skills and employability quotient.
In 1988, NIIT introduced many marketing and advertising strategies for the Indian market including the 'Computer drome' in 1990.<ref>{{cite web|title=NIIT Institute for Hardware and Networking Courses|url=http://www.edumilestones.com/inscourse-institute-NIIT-Institute-for-Hardware-and-Networking-Courses-304|website=Edu Milestones|access-date=10 September 2015}}</ref> Another initiative launched by NIIT, was its Bhavishya Jyoti Scholarships program, launched in 1991,<ref>{{cite news|title=NIIT Announces 25th Bhavishya Jyoti Scholarship – India's Most Significant IT & New-Age Careers Scholarship Program|url=http://www.prnewswire.co.in/news-releases/niit-announces-25th-bhavishya-jyoti-scholarship---indias-most-significant-it--new-age-careers-scholarship-program-525309481.html|access-date=10 September 2015|agency=PR Newswire|date=7 September 2015}}</ref> which was targeted at deserving and socially challenged students with an aim to improve their skills and employability quotient.


In 1992, NIIT launched its flagship program GNIIT, an industry-endorsed course with a 12-month Professional Practice for students seeking careers in the IT and non-IT sectors.  
In 1992, NIIT launched its flagship program GNIIT, an industry-endorsed course with a 12-month Professional Practice for students seeking careers in the IT and non-IT sectors.  
By 1993, NIIT began trading NIIT stocks on the Indian stock exchanges. In 1996, NIIT began its globalization journey, setting up an education center in Hong Kong. In the same year, the company launched its virtual university 'Net Varsity'. In 1998, NIIT joined a handful of Indian tech companies to enter the Chinese market.
By 1993, the NIIT stock began trading on Indian stock exchanges. In 1996, NIIT began its globalization journey, setting up an education center in Hong Kong. In the same year, the company launched its virtual university 'NetVarsity'. In 1998, NIIT joined a handful of Indian tech companies to enter the Chinese market.
The company earned the epithet, the 'McDonald's of the software business' by Far Eastern Economic Review in September, 2001.<ref>{{cite web|title=NIIT|url=http://www.superbrandsindia.com/images/brand_pdf/consumer_1st_edition_2004/niit/niit.htm|website=Super Brands India|access-date=10 September 2015}}</ref> The same year, NIIT launched an experiment that was christened 'Hole-in-the-Wall' by media and drew international attention. The experiment was based on the ‘[[minimally invasive education]]’ methodology developed by NIIT R&D. It suggested that children, irrespective of their social, ethnic or educational identity could learn to use computers by themselves, without adult intervention.
The company earned the epithet, the 'McDonald's of the software business' by Far Eastern Economic Review in September, 2001.<ref>{{cite web|title=NIIT|url=http://www.superbrandsindia.com/images/brand_pdf/consumer_1st_edition_2004/niit/niit.htm|website=Super Brands India|access-date=10 September 2015}}</ref> The same year, NIIT launched an experiment that was christened 'Hole-in-the-Wall' by media and drew international attention. The experiment was based on the ‘[[minimally invasive education]]’ methodology developed by NIIT R&D. It suggested that children, irrespective of their social, ethnic, or educational identity could learn to use computers by themselves, without adult intervention.
In 2003, NIIT launched its MindChampions Academy (MCA) with Viswanathan Anand, five-time former World Chess champion and NIIT Brand Ambassador.  
In 2003, NIIT launched its MindChampions Academy (MCA) with Viswanathan Anand, five-time former World Chess champion and NIIT Brand Ambassador.  
[[File:NIIT University.jpg|thumb|NIIT University, Neemarana]]
[[File:NIIT University.jpg|thumb|NIIT University, Neemarana]]
In 2004, NIIT hived off its software business into an independent organization called NIIT Technologies Ltd. (Source: NASSCOM's 2013–14 Ranking of Top 20 IT services companies).   
In 2004, NIIT sectioned off its software business into an independent organization called NIIT Technologies Ltd. (Source: NASSCOM's 2013–14 Ranking of Top 20 IT services companies).   
In the area of training, NIIT launched its 'Edgeineers' program in 2005, to boost career opportunities for engineering graduates. In the same year, it diversified into various sectors such as banking, finance and insurance (through IFBI), Executive Management education (through Imperia), Professional Life Skills, BPM, and ICT education for schools.  
In the area of training, NIIT launched its 'Edgeineers' program in 2005, to boost career opportunities for engineering graduates. In 2006, it diversified into various new sectors for training, such as banking, finance and insurance (through IFBI), executive management education (through NIIT Imperia brand), Professional Life Skills training and business process management training (through Evolv and NIIT Uniqua).


In 2009, NIIT University (NU) a not-for-profit University was established, covered under section 2(f) of UGC Act and notified by the Government of Rajasthan.  
In 2009, NIIT University (NU), a not-for-profit University was established, under section 2(f) of UGC Act and notified by the Government of Rajasthan.


In 2014, NIIT tied up with National Skill Development Corporation to launch NIIT Yuva Jyoti centers, under the pilot phase of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's [[Skill India]] campaign and the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in North East, J&K and Jharkhand.<ref>{{cite web|title=Industry exalts Govt's Skill India Campaign|url=http://www.indiaeducationreview.com/features/industry-exalts-govt%E2%80%99s-skill-india-campaign/19656|website=India Education Review|access-date=10 September 2015}}</ref>
In 2014, NIIT tied up with National Skill Development Corporation to launch NIIT Yuva Jyoti centers, under the pilot phase of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's [[Skill India]] campaign and the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in North East, J&K and Jharkhand.<ref>{{cite web|title=Industry exalts Govt's Skill India Campaign|url=http://www.indiaeducationreview.com/features/industry-exalts-govt%E2%80%99s-skill-india-campaign/19656|website=India Education Review|access-date=10 September 2015}}</ref>
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In May 2019, [[Baring Private Equity Asia]] had acquired controlling stake of NIIT Ltd in [[Coforge|NIIT Technologies]] Ltd.
In May 2019, [[Baring Private Equity Asia]] had acquired controlling stake of NIIT Ltd in [[Coforge|NIIT Technologies]] Ltd.


'''Acquisitions
===Acquisitions===
''' <br>
In 2001, NIIT acquired Osprey Systems,<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 31, 2002 |title=NIIT acquires Osprey for $3 m |url=https://www.ciol.com/niit-acquires-osprey-usd3/ |website=Ciol}}</ref> DEI<ref>{{Cite web |last=IANS |title=NIIT acquires German firm to expand IT services biz |url=https://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/www.siliconindia.com/shownews/niit-acquires-german-firm-to-expand-it-services-biz-nid-17589-cid-2.html |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=siliconindia}}</ref> and Click2learn in the US,<ref>{{Cite web |title=CNN.com - NIIT, Click2learn form alliance - January 23, 2002 |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2002/BUSINESS/asia/01/23/india.niit.biz/index.html |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=edition.cnn.com}}</ref> to establish its e-learning and corporate learning practices in that country.
In 2001, NIIT acquired Osprey, DEI and Click2learn in the US, to establish its e-learning and corporate learning practices in that country.
 
In 2006, NIIT acquired Element K, a leading provider of learning solutions{{buzzword inline|date=June 2019}} in North America. Subsequently, Element K was sold off in 2012.<ref>{{Cite news |agency=Press Trust of India |date=2011-10-17 |title=NIIT sells Element K to SkillSoft for $110 mn |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/niit-sells-element-k-to-skillsoft-for-110-mn-111101700090_1.html |access-date=2022-04-29}}</ref>


In 2006, acquired Element K, a leading provider of learning solutions{{buzzword inline|date=June 2019}} in North America. The company was sold off in 2012.
On October 1, 2021 NIIT announced the acquisition of a 70% stake acquisition in RPS Consulting, a Bengaluru based training company.<ref>{{Cite news |title=NIIT acquires 70% stake in RPS Consulting for Rs 82.3 cr |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/niit-acquires-70-stake-in-rps-consulting-for-rs-82-3-cr/articleshow/86686985.cms |access-date=2022-04-29}}</ref>


In 2019, NIIT acquired Whishworks, an [[IT services]] and [[consulting]] company, specialising in [[systems integration]] and [[Big Data]] analytics since 2008.
===Financial controversy===
On June 9, 2022, the [[Securities and Exchange Board of India]] concluded an investigation regarding [[insider trading]] within NIIT Technologies. The investigation verified that insider trading had occurred, as a result of a corporate announcement made on behalf of NIIT on the floor of the [[National Stock Exchange of India]] on March 23, 2015. <ref>{{Cite news |agency=The Economic Times |date=2022-06-09 |title=Sebi bans imposes fine in NIIT Technologies insider trading case |work=Business Standard India |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/sebi-bans-person-from-capital-mkts-imposes-fine-in-niit-technologies-insider-trading-case/articleshow/92107874.cms |access-date=2022-06-15}}</ref>


== NIIT Subsidiaries ==
== NIIT subsidiaries ==


* NIIT (USA), Inc.
* NIIT (USA), Inc.
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* NIIT China (Shanghai) Limited
* NIIT China (Shanghai) Limited
* NIIT Antilles NV
* NIIT Antilles NV
* NIIT Yuva Jyoti Limited
* NIIT Learning Solutions (Canada) Limited
* NIIT Learning Solutions (Canada) Limited
* Mindchampion Learning Systems Limited
* Learning Universe Private Limited
* Learning Universe Private Limited
* NIIT Institute of Process Excellence Ltd.
* NIIT Institute of Process Excellence Ltd.


== Timeline ==
== Timeline ==
* 1981: NIIT was established by [[Rajendra S. Pawar]] and [[Vijay K. Thadani]] to optimise on the opportunity of booming IT education and training in [[India]]<ref>{{cite news
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* 1981: NIIT was established by [[Rajendra S. Pawar]] and [[Vijay K. Thadani]] to optimize on the opportunity of booming IT education and training in [[India]]<ref>{{cite news
  | url = http://cyberskills.lk/partnerships/academic-alliances#more-9
  | url = http://cyberskills.lk/partnerships/academic-alliances#more-9
  | title = Academic Alliance
  | title = Academic Alliance
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* 2005: Launch of NIIT IT Aptitude Test (NITAT)
* 2005: Launch of NIIT IT Aptitude Test (NITAT)
* 2006: Launched new businesses called NIIT Litmus which provides testing & assessment services for IT&ITES organizations, [[NIIT Imperia]] which would provide three certificate programmes from [[Indian Institutes of Management]] and IFBI Institute of Finance Banking and Insurance (NIIT IFBI)<ref>{{cite news
* 2006: Launched new businesses called NIIT Litmus which provides testing & assessment services for IT&ITES organizations, [[NIIT Imperia]] which would provide three certificate programs from [[Indian Institutes of Management]] and IFBI - Institute of Finance Banking and Insurance (NIIT IFBI)<ref>{{cite news
  | url = http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Company/N_Companies_/NIIT/NIIT_enters_management_education/articleshow/1984895.cms
  | url = http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Company/N_Companies_/NIIT/NIIT_enters_management_education/articleshow/1984895.cms
  | title = NIIT enters management education
  | title = NIIT enters management education
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*In May 2019, [[Baring Private Equity Asia]] had acquired controlling stake of NIIT Ltd in NIIT Technologies Ltd.
*In May 2019, [[Baring Private Equity Asia]] had acquired controlling stake of NIIT Ltd in NIIT Technologies Ltd.


==Business Units==
==Business units==


NIIT has two main lines of business across the globe – Corporate Learning Group and Skills & Careers Business.
NIIT has two main lines of business across the globe – Corporate Learning Group and Skills & Careers Business.
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== See also ==
== See also ==
{{Portal|Companies}}
{{Portal|Companies|Education|India}}  
* [[Education in India]]
* [[Education in India]]
* [[Information technology in India]]
* [[Information technology in India]]
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* [[Professional certification]]
* [[Professional certification]]
* [[Professional certification (computer technology)]]
* [[Professional certification (computer technology)]]
* [[Aptech]]


== Notes and references ==
== References ==  
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.niit.com/}}
* {{official}}


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