Penny Stock Under Rs 10 Reports Major Developments: Education and Publication Company Partners to Redefine Cybersecurity Training
With a market capitalisation of Rs 291 crore, the stock falls in the small-cap category and has delivered a negative one-year return of 18.78 per cent.
Vantage Knowledge Academy Ltd, a BSE-listed professional education company, has announced a strategic partnership with Cyber Skillsphere Pvt Ltd to launch an advanced certification program focused on cybersecurity auditing and assurance. This joint initiative, under the theme "Auditing Beyond Checklists. Securing Beyond Compliance," marks a significant step in bridging the academic-industry gap and aims to develop a workforce equipped to handle evolving digital risks across various sectors.
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The newly launched program will be administered by an independent not-for-profit professional body. Under this collaboration, Vantage Knowledge Academy will oversee digital infrastructure and student onboarding through its proprietary platform, while Cyber Skillsphere will focus on curriculum design and training delivery. Designed for both technical and non-technical professionals, the program promises applied, real-world learning, preparing participants to become industry-ready cybersecurity auditors and digital risk managers.
Vantage Knowledge Academy Ltd, founded in 2013, operates primarily in the education and publication space, with a strong emphasis on finance and banking training. The company offers multiple professional courses such as Chartered Wealth Manager, Chartered Global Management Accountant, and Diploma in Banking and Finance. It maintains affiliations with recognised institutions like the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance. As per FY22 financials, education and publication accounted for 57 per cent of the company’s total revenue, followed by 34 per cent from interest income and 9% from other sources. In February 2023, the company raised its authorised share capital and issued share warrants through a preferential allotment. It also appointed new statutory auditors—M/s RKJS & Co. LLP—in September 2022.
As of June 13, 2025, the stock price of Vantage Knowledge Academy Ltd stands at Rs 8.19, trading close to its 52-week low of Rs 7.65, far below its 52-week high of Rs 90.23. With a market capitalisation of Rs 291 crore, the stock falls in the Small-Cap category and has delivered a negative one-year return of 18.78 per cent. Its current price-to-earnings (PE) ratio stands at 415.14. Major public shareholders include Sagar Portfolio Services Limited (5.93 per cent), Pravin Nanji Gala (5.04 per cent), Vrutika Praful Satra (4.39 per cent), Nanji Bhuralal Gala (4.39 per cent), and Rushabh Praful Satra (4.39 per cent).
With a focus on developing a future-ready workforce and a growing portfolio of applied learning programs in finance, law, accounts, and IT, Vantage Knowledge Academy continues to contribute to skill development and financial literacy through its digital platform. The first set of programs under this cybersecurity initiative is expected to be announced soon.
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