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KPIT Technologies Deepens Roots in North Africa with €1.37 Million Investment in Tunisia

In a strategic move to strengthen its footprint in the North African tech corridor, KPIT Technologies GmbH, the German arm of India-based KPIT Technologies Limited, has made a €1.37 million capital infusion into its wholly owned Tunisian subsidiary—KPIT Engineering SUARL.

This investment has resulted in the allotment of 451,110 fresh shares to KPIT Germany, solidifying its ownership while maintaining operational clarity. Official confirmation came through an extract from the Tunisian National Company Register, documenting the updated capital structure.

Despite this financial expansion, the company assured stakeholders that there will be no impact on core business operations or financial reporting at the parent level.

Nestled in Sfax, Tunisia, KPIT Engineering SUARL was born on May 5, 2023, and has grown rapidly to employ over 574 skilled professionals. Functioning as a nearshore development centre, the subsidiary currently services only one client—Technica GmbH—offering specialized automotive engineering solutions close to European markets.

“This capital move, though internal, reflects a rising trend—where global technology companies embrace proximity, precision, and performance through nearshore strategies,” a company source implied.

The development is classified as a related party transaction, given that KPIT Tunisia is entirely owned by KPIT Germany. However, the company affirmed that its promoters, promoter groups, and directors have no vested interests in the transaction.

Complying with regulatory transparency norms, KPIT disclosed the details of this investment to the leading stock exchanges in India as per Regulation 30 of SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements.

Tunisia, often seen as a bridge between Africa and Europe, continues to attract high-tech firms seeking agile delivery hubs near the continent. With a regulatory framework that embraces foreign direct investment while ensuring compliance, the country has become a preferred destination for global engineering enterprises looking to scale efficiently.

For KPIT Technologies, this isn’t merely a financial step—it’s a commitment to building smarter, closer, and more connected innovation ecosystems, reflecting a quiet revolution in how tech enterprises expand beyond borders.

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