Info Edge Reports 87% Profit Surge in Second Quarter

Info Edge, the parent company of the job portal Naukri, reported an 87% increase in consolidated net profit for the second quarter of the 2027 fiscal year. The company posted a profit of ₹649.8 crore, up from ₹347.5 crore during the same period last year.

Financial Performance Breakdown

Operating revenue for the quarter reached ₹903.9 crore, marking a 12.2% increase compared to the previous year. Sequentially, revenue grew 2.6% from the prior quarter. The company attributed a significant portion of its bottom-line growth to other income, which rose 164.8% to ₹428.4 crore.

Total income for the quarter stood at ₹1,332.3 crore, compared to ₹967.2 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. Consolidated expenses increased by 4.5% year-over-year to ₹588.6 crore. The company also recorded a ₹4 crore profit from joint ventures, while total tax expenses reached ₹98 crore.

Dividend and Shareholder Payouts

Following the earnings announcement, the Info Edge board of directors declared an interim dividend of ₹3 per share for the 2027 fiscal year. The company has set November 6 as the record date for the dividend. Payments are scheduled to be disbursed on or after November 23.

Why it matters: As a major player in the Indian internet ecosystem, Info Edge’s financial health serves as a key indicator of the broader digital recruitment and startup investment climate in the region. Investors monitor these results to gauge market stability and corporate performance trends in the Indian technology sector.