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The numbers came in, and they were… surprising, to say the least. Info Edge, the parent company of the job portal Naukri, reported a consolidated net profit of INR 347.5 Cr for the September quarter of FY26. That’s a jump of, what, 3.1 times year-on-year? Seems like it.
I remember the market analysts’ predictions before the results. A bit cautious, a bit uncertain. The tech sector, still reeling from the aftershocks of the last year, wasn’t exactly brimming with confidence. So, this news… It felt different.
Officials at Info Edge, when contacted, were, as expected, upbeat. They highlighted the growth in their recruitment business, the sustained performance of 99acres, and the overall positive trajectory. But, of course, that’s their job. I wanted to know what *really* happened.
Earlier today, I was scrolling through the reports. The consolidated revenue from operations also saw a rise. Not as dramatic as the profit surge, but still, a steady climb. This all happened during the September quarter, mind you — Q2 FY26.
Meanwhile, the market reaction will be interesting to watch. The stock prices, the analysts’ notes… all of it. This financial result, in a way, is a marker. A signpost. Is this a genuine recovery, a turning point? Or is it just a fleeting moment of good fortune?
A witness recalled seeing an uptick in job postings, especially in the IT sector. “We’ve been seeing more companies looking for talent,” they mentioned, “which is a good sign.”
It’s hard to say for sure. The market is fickle. Things can change in an instant. But for now, the numbers are there, and they tell a story of resilience, of a company navigating the choppy waters. And that, in itself, is something to note.
