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Info Edge Q2 Earnings: Net Profit Up 52% to ₹480 Crore, Dividend Declared

Info Edge reported a consolidated net profit of ₹480 crore for the July‑September quarter of FY27, a 52 % rise from ₹316 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations climbed 12 % to ₹904 crore, up from ₹805 crore year‑on‑year. The promoter‑backed company, which owns Naukri.com, Jeevansathi and 99acres, announced the figures on Wednesday, October 28. The earnings beat expectations and highlighted stable growth across its internet businesses.

Revenue from operations rose 12 % to ₹904 crore in the July‑September quarter, compared with ₹805 crore in the year‑ago period. Standalone billings grew 12.8 % year‑on‑year to ₹822.3 crore for the quarter and 13.5 % to ₹1,559.3 crore for the half‑year. Recruitment billings increased 12.6 % in Q2 and 14.9 % in H1, while 99acres billings rose 21.2 % in Q2, up from 16.5 % in Q1. Matchmaking combined billings for Jeevansathi and Aisle grew 23.1 % in Q2 and 21.7 % in H1.

EBITDA, also known as operating profit, advanced 27 % to ₹354 crore, with the EBITDA margin improving by 450 basis points to 39.2 %. Operating profit before tax (PBT) grew 19.9 % to ₹354 crore, and the operating PBT margin reached 59.1 % in the second quarter of FY27. Recruitment revenue grew 13.3 % year‑on‑year, while the company’s operating PBT margin in recruitment stood at 59.1 %.

The board declared an interim dividend of ₹3 per share, with the record date set for Friday, November 6, 2026, and the dividend to be paid on or after November 23, 2026. Standalone billings for the recruitment business rose 12.6 % in Q2 and 14.9 % in H1, with quarterly growth affected by the timing of customer renewals. 99acres generated cash from operations of ₹22.1 crore in the quarter, compared with ₹2.3 crore in Q2FY26. Matchmaking combined billings for Jeevansathi and Aisle grew 23.1 % in Q2 and 21.7 % in H1.

Hitesh Oberoi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said recruitment billings grew 15 % in H1 and that AI and data products for recruiters and job seekers now contribute meaningfully, at a high single‑digit share of recruitment topline and an annualised run rate of around ₹240 crore based on Q2. 99acres extended its market leadership, with billings growth accelerating to 21 %, and matchmaking continued to grow well. Info Edge shares rose 4 % to an intraday high of ₹1,264.90 after the earnings announcement.