NIIT Learning Systems Limited (NIIT MTS) announced on January 9, 2026, that its wholly-owned overseas subsidiary, NIIT (USA), Inc., has acquired 100% equity stake in Sweetrush, Inc. This strategic acquisition, completed on the same day, is part of NIIT MTS's growth strategy to build new capabilities, expand geographically, and penetrate attractive customer segments.

SweetRush, headquartered in San Francisco, USA, is a leader in strategic training interventions and custom learning solutions for Fortune 1000 enterprises and professional associations. The acquisition combines SweetRush's expertise in AI-enabled, human-centered learning experience design with NIIT's global managed learning scale. This integration is expected to expand NIIT MTS's services portfolio, including strategic learning interventions, certification solutions, and talent solutions, driving wallet share expansion.

The transaction also presents an opportunity to convert SweetRush's project-based relationships into longer-duration, annuity-like managed learning engagements by extending NIIT's Managed Learning Services platform to SweetRush's client base. The aggregate purchase price is up to USD 26 million (₹215.5 crore), including an earnout amount payable over the next five years based on the company's performance. Payments are subject to customary adjustments.

For the financial year ended December 31, 2025, SweetRush's estimated consolidated turnover was USD 22.4 million (₹185.4 crore). Its turnover for the financial years ended December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, was USD 24.8 million (₹205.0 crore) and USD 23.8 million (₹197.0 crore), respectively. No government or regulatory approval was required for this acquisition, and it does not involve related party transactions.