Info Edge Q2: Operating Profit Jumps 51%, Margins Cross 40% For The First Time | Hitesh Oberoi
ET Now · 28 Oct 2026 · 9 min
Management interview of Info Edge (India) Ltd (NAUKRI), with 9 key numbers discussed.
- Hitesh Oberoi, MD & CEO, Info Edge
Info Edge MD & CEO Hitesh Oberoi reported a 30% jump in Q2 operating profit to Rs 3.47bn, driven by flat operating costs and strong operating leverage. Key verticals 99acres and Jeevansathi turned profitable and started generating cash. The company stated its 41% operating margins are sustainable provided revenue expands in the teens. AI-driven offerings in Naukri have reached an annual run-rate of Rs 2.4bn. The company targets 15% plus billings growth in Naukri, although hiring volumes remain under pressure.
