What Caused NIIT Learning Systems' Q4 Profit to Decline by 10.4%?

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Key Takeaways
- 10.4% YoY decline in Q4 profit.
- Revenue growth of 7.9% in the same quarter.
- CEO emphasizes AI-first approach.
- 6 new contracts and 10 renewals secured.
- Final dividend of Rs 3 per equity share proposed.
Mumbai, May 14 (NationPress) NIIT Learning Systems Limited (NIIT MTS) has reported a 10.4% year-on-year (YoY) drop in its consolidated net profit for the March quarter (Q4) of FY25. The company recorded a net profit of Rs 48.7 crore for the quarter, a decrease from Rs 54.4 crore in the same period last fiscal, as per a regulatory filing.
Despite the profit decline, NIIT MTS experienced a 7.9% increase in revenue from operations, which amounted to Rs 429.7 crore during the quarter.
On a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) basis, the company’s profit diminished by 21%, while revenue showed a modest growth of 2.6%.
Nonetheless, NIIT MTS CEO Sapnesh Lalla stated that the company saw consistent growth in new customer acquisition and enhanced its business with existing clients during the quarter.
"Aligned with our AI-first approach, we will continue to make significant investments to fortify our unique position as a strategic leader in Managed Learning Services," he asserted.
For the entire financial year FY25, NIIT MTS achieved a 6.7% increase in net profit, rising to Rs 227.5 crore. Revenue for the year also saw a 6.4% growth, reaching Rs 1,653.2 crore.
Throughout the year, the company secured 10 new global Managed Training Services (MTS) contracts and expanded six existing ones.
Additionally, it renewed nine contracts during the year and concluded FY25 with 93 MTS customers. NIIT MTS reported revenue visibility of $390 million, an increase from $335 million last year.
Vice Chairman and Managing Director Vijay K Thadani emphasized the company’s commitment to artificial intelligence, noting the growing adoption of GenAI-based learning and development (L&D) solutions by customers.
He mentioned that NIIT MTS will persist in investing heavily in AI to uphold its leadership in Managed Learning Services.
The company’s employee count stood at 2,410 by the end of FY25. The board has suggested a final dividend of Rs 3 per equity share.
Shares of NIIT Learning Systems closed 3.51% higher at Rs 372.90 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Wednesday.