Info Edge Q2 Results FY26: Profit Triples as Naukri Drives Strong Growth
In Focus
- Info Edge Q2 results FY26 show profit surging 3.1x year-on-year to ₹347.5 crore
- Revenue crosses ₹805.5 crore, led by strong Info Edge Naukri business Q2 performance
- Real estate and matchmaking verticals narrow losses and improve margins
- Strategic investments and portfolio strength drive optimism in India’s tech sector
Indian internet conglomerate Info Edge (India) Ltd. has reported a remarkable threefold surge in profit for the second quarter of FY26, according to a report by Inc42. The company’s consolidated net profit stood at ₹347.5 crore, marking a 3.1x year-on-year (YoY) increase from ₹84.7 crore in the same period last year.
The strong performance was underpinned by consistent revenue growth across its recruitment, real estate, matchmaking, and education businesses.
Revenue Momentum Strengthens Core Operations
Info Edge Q2 results FY26 revealed a robust 15% rise in operating revenue to ₹805.5 crore, supported by stable growth in its core digital platforms. The company’s flagship Naukri.com segment continued to be the leading contributor, generating ₹581.6 crore in revenue, up 13% YoY, with a profit of ₹314.6 crore, reflecting a 9% improvement. Recently, Info Edge’s startup success stories continue to grow, as the company recently announced a 36% return on its startup investments.
The real estate platform 99acres posted ₹115.1 crore in revenue, up 13% from the previous year, although it recorded a loss of ₹14 crore compared with a smaller deficit in the prior period.
The Jeevansathi matchmaking business returned to profitability with ₹1 crore in earnings versus a loss last year, while the education portal Shiksha posted a profit of ₹2 crore after reporting a ₹3 crore loss in Q2 FY25.
Key takeaway of segment-wise performance:
- Naukri: ₹581.6 crore revenue (+13% YoY); ₹314.6 crore profit (+9% YoY)
- 99acres: ₹115.1 crore revenue (+13% YoY); ₹14 crore loss (vs ₹12 crore loss YoY)
- Jeevansathi: ₹34 crore revenue (+30% YoY); ₹1 crore profit (vs loss last year)
- Shiksha: ₹39 crore revenue (+18% YoY); ₹2 crore profit (vs ₹3 crore loss YoY)
The company’s total income, including other income sources, rose to ₹967.2 crore, while expenses grew by 15% YoY to ₹563.5 crore. Employee costs remained the largest expense, reaching ₹340.4 crore, representing an 11% YoY increase.
Strategic Investments and Market Positioning
Beyond its core operations, Info Edge revenue growth Q2 FY26 was supported by its diversified investment portfolio. The company holds stakes in 21 unlisted startups valued at approximately ₹634 crore and maintains significant listed holdings, around 12.43% in Zomato Ltd. and 12.52% in PB Fintech Ltd. (the parent company of Policybazaar). In other news, Zomato has introduced a long-distance delivery fee that will be charged to restaurants for orders delivered beyond 4 kilometers.
According to Inc42, Info Edge’s sequential profit growth stood at around 1% compared with Q1 FY26, showing steady momentum despite rising operational costs. Analysts attribute this consistency to strong performance in the recruitment segment and a gradual turnaround in ancillary verticals.
What’s Next?
Info Edge’s Q2 performance demonstrates how diversified digital platforms can maintain growth despite economic moderation. The substantial profit expansion, balanced with rising costs and strategic investments, reflects the evolving maturity of India’s internet ecosystem. As the company continues to scale its verticals, its integrated business model positions it favorably within the B2B and digital commerce scope.
The latest results reaffirm Info Edge’s role as a leading indicator of India’s internet economy, with Info Edge profit 3.1x YoY Q2 serving as a testament to sustained digital business resilience.
