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NIIT to Acquire Remaining IFBI Stake, Raising Stake to 100%

Written by: Team Angel OneUpdated on: Apr 21, 2025, 2:48 PM IST
NIIT Limited is set to fully acquire its subsidiary, IFBI, by purchasing the remaining 19.28% stake from ICICI Bank and individual shareholders.
NIIT to Acquire Remaining IFBI Stake, Raising Stake to 100%
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NIIT Limited has decided to buy additional shares in its subsidiary, NIIT Institute of Finance Banking and Insurance Training Limited (IFBI). It will purchase:

  • 19,00,000 shares (18.79%) from ICICI Bank  
  • 50,000 shares (0.49%) from individual shareholders  

 

Earlier, NIIT held 80.72% of IFBI. After this deal, it will own 100%, making IFBI a wholly owned subsidiary.

Why This Acquisition? 

This move is part of NIIT’s business strategy to fully control IFBI, which aligns with its focus on training in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector. The deal is expected to be completed by September 30, 2025.

Details of the Transaction

  • Type: Cash transaction  
  • Cost: Between ₹47 million to ₹65.8 million for shares from ICICI Bank  
  • Result: NIIT will acquire full ownership of IFBI (100% stake)

About IFBI

IFBI, started in 2006, trains people for jobs in the BFSI sector. It’s based in Gurgaon, India. Revenue in last 3 years:  

  • FY24: ₹567 million  
  • FY23: ₹184 million  
  • FY22: ₹152 million  

Net worth (as of March 31, 2024): ₹219 million  

 

Also Read: NIIT Learning Systems Limited (NIIT MTS) Ranked Among Top 20 Learning Services Companies

Share Price Performance 

As of April 21, 2025, at 11:15 AM, NIIT Ltd Share Price is trading at ₹132.25 per share, reflecting a surge of 1.21% from the previous closing price. Over the past month, the stock has registered a profit of 5.12%. The stock’s 52-week high stands at ₹233.80 per share, while its low is ₹90.55 per share.

Conclusion

This strategic acquisition aligns with NIIT’s goal to consolidate its holdings in IFBI, strengthening its position in the BFSI training market. The move simplifies ownership and enhances operational control over the subsidiary.

 

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions. 

 

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Published on: Apr 21, 2025, 2:48 PM IST

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