India’s Info Edge Q2 Revenue Rises 15% to $90.8 Million Amid Strong Profit Growth
- ByStartupStory | November 18, 2025
Info Edge (India), a leading player in digital classifieds and online recruitment, posted a steady revenue rise of 15% year-over-year for the second quarter of fiscal 2025-26, reaching approximately $90.8 million (₹967 crore). The company’s financial results, announced recently, demonstrate strong operational resilience and robust profitability across its key business segments despite a marginal sequential dip in revenue compared to the previous quarter.
For Q2 FY26, Info Edge reported total income of ₹967.23 crore, reflecting a 5.7% increase year-on-year from ₹914.95 crore in the same quarter last year. However, the revenue was down 3.7% sequentially from ₹1,004 crore in Q1 FY26, indicating seasonal or market volatility typical of the sector. Despite this, the firm’s profit after tax (PAT) jumped significantly by 310%, reaching ₹347.5 crore compared to ₹84.7 crore a year ago. This surge in profitability was largely driven by lower tax expenses coupled with steady cash flow from operating activities.
The company’s earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter stood at ₹4.49, marking a strong 150% increase from the prior year, although slightly lower than the previous quarter by 1.5%. Profit before tax (PBT) saw some contraction, falling 27% year-on-year to ₹428.8 crore, while EBITDA rose 6.5% annually to ₹268 crore, supported by efficient cost management as total expenses grew just 14.5% year-over-year.
The recruitment segment continued to be the primary growth driver, demonstrating resilience even in a cautious hiring environment. Recruitment billings increased by 10.8% year-over-year, supported by both a rise in the number of billed customers and the average billing per client. Info Edge’s recruitment platform serves around 46,000 customers, bolstered by consistent investments in technology and product innovation that enhance user experience and broaden service offerings.
Complementing recruitment, the company’s non-recruitment verticals—comprising real estate platform 99Acres, matrimonial site Jeevansathi, and educational services platform Shiksha—recorded combined revenue growth of 16.3% year-over-year. 99Acres alone saw billings rise 14%, while Jeevansathi reported an impressive 29% jump in billings. These strengths underscore Info Edge’s diversified portfolio and ability to capture value across multiple digital classifieds segments.
The robust financial performance has enabled the company to maintain a strong cash position, with reported cash reserves exceeding ₹4,800 crore as of Q2 FY26. This financial strength underpins the declaration of an interim dividend of ₹2.40 per share, reflecting Info Edge’s commitment to delivering shareholder value alongside strategic investments for future growth.
Management commentary highlighted the stable growth momentum and commitment to operational efficiency. CEO Hitesh Oberoi emphasized the recruitment platform’s resilience and growth potential, while CFO Chintan Thakkar pointed to improved cash generation and effective cost control as key contributors to the quarter’s performance. Both executives expressed confidence in the firm’s ability to navigate evolving market conditions and capitalize on digital transformation trends across its business lines.
Looking ahead, Info Edge plans to continue strengthening its market leadership by enhancing product capabilities, expanding customer reach, and leveraging data-driven insights to offer differentiated value. Growth initiatives include deepening penetration in existing categories and exploring adjacent markets with innovative digital services.
Overall, Info Edge’s Q2 FY26 financial results affirm its position as a dominant player in India’s digital classifieds sector, delivering sustainable revenue growth and robust profitability across its business verticals amid a dynamic and competitive landscape.
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