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Info Edge (India) Ltd, the parent company of leading online platforms such as Naukri.com, 99acres.com, and Jeevansathi.com, reported a sharp jump in profitability for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q2 FY26).

The company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 316.39 crore, marking a 1,260 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise from Rs 23.26 crore in Q2 FY25, primarily driven by a one-time gain.

Revenue from operations rose nearly 15 per cent YoY to Rs 805.45 crore, compared to Rs 700.8 crore in the same quarter last year.

Profit before tax (excluding exceptional items) stood at Rs 403.7 crore, against Rs 335.3 crore in Q2 FY25. Total comprehensive income, however, came in lower at Rs 6,070 crore versus Rs 8,170.2 crore a year earlier.

The company ended the quarter with a strong cash balance of Rs 4,823 crore, reinforcing its financial resilience.

Key investments include Eternal (Rs 146.5 crore) and PB Fintech (Rs 575.8 crore), with total holdings valued at Rs 722.3 crore as of September 30, 2025.

Info Edge’s flagship Naukri.com business continued to lead performance, with billings of Rs 545 crore and an operating profit margin of 55.8 per cent during Q2 FY26. The platform maintained over 75 per cent traffic share among peers, with 111 million resumes in its database and 735,000 job listings. Around 26,000 new resumes were added daily, reflecting consistent user engagement despite a subdued hiring environment.

The recruitment segment’s growth was broad-based, tech and IT services rose 7 per cent, GCCs by 18 per cent, and other sectors by 11 per cent. Recruiter and jobseeker engagement metrics such as searches, views, and modifications remained resilient.

The 99acres real estate vertical reported Rs 122 crore in billings, up 14 per cent YoY, with live new project listings growing 23 per cent and resale plus rental listings up 37 per cent YoY. Cash flow from operations stood at Rs 2 crore, while traffic share reached 49 per cent by September, ahead of key competitors.

The Jeevansathi platform achieved a 29 per cent YoY growth in billings at Rs 34 crore and reached breakeven in Q2 FY26. The platform also recorded over 90 per cent of user activity through mobile apps, with improved cost efficiency due to reduced marketing spends.

Info Edge has declared an interim dividend of Rs 2.40 per share on a face value of Rs 2 per share, which translates to a 120 per cent dividend for FY26.

The company has set November 21, 2025, as the record date.

Anubhav Maurya is a Senior Sub-Editor at Zee Business, focusing on the stock market, personal finance, corporate news, and related sectors.

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