NIIT Learning Systems Acquires Germany’s MST Group in €22.37 Million Deal

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Training solutions provider NIIT Learning Systems has finalized the purchase of MST Group, a managed learning services firm based in Munich, Germany, for €22.37 million (approximately ₹225 crore), the company announced on Friday. This strategic move boosts NIIT’s presence across the DACH region—Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—and strengthens its footprint in Europe’s fast-expanding industrial and automotive training markets.

“The acquisition was executed through NIIT’s fully owned subsidiary, NIIT (Ireland) Limited, and is subject to standard post-deal adjustments as per the definitive agreement,” the company stated. Established in 2009, MST Group employs more than 100 professionals across its locations in Germany and Hungary. The deal also enhances NIIT’s operational capacity by adding Hungary as a nearshore delivery center, enabling more efficient, multilingual support for clients across Western Europe.

With this acquisition, NIIT adds seven leading names in the automotive, manufacturing, and energy sectors to its Managed Training Services (MTS) client base, expanding its total client roster to over 100. “This partnership brings together MST Group’s strong industry presence and domain knowledge in key sectors with NIIT’s global delivery capabilities and technology-driven learning platforms,” said Sapnesh Lalla, CEO and Executive Director of NIIT Learning Systems.

The combined organization will now include more than 2,500 training professionals and over 700 consultants, operating in 32 countries. It will also have access to a global network of over 5,500 learning service providers and partners.

“MST Group’s addition is a key milestone in our ongoing global growth strategy,” said Vijay K Thadani, Vice Chairman and Managing Director at NIIT Learning Systems. “Together, we aim to transform how enterprises scale learning and build workforce capability through forward-looking, fully managed learning solutions.”

MST Group GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, specializes in delivering high-quality, flexible, and scalable managed learning services tailored to diverse training requirements. Acting as a comprehensive training partner, MST serves as a learning program organizer, full-service provider for both internal and external training, and operator of a curated learning platform. Since 2009, all professional development offerings have been unified under the MST brand, enabling an integrated approach that blends in-person and digital learning for a seamless experience.

NIIT MTS is a globally trusted and award-winning partner in learning and talent development, supporting top companies in over 30 countries. Founded in 1981, NIIT MTS delivers managed learning services and strategic consulting to address complex challenges across talent development, skills enhancement, and workforce transformation. With a Net Promoter Score of 9/10 and a 100% client renewal rate, NIIT MTS empowers organizations to reimagine their learning ecosystems and drive measurable business impact through effective learning strategies.