
Info Edge, the parent company of popular platforms like Naukri.com and 99acres, reported a huge rise in profit for FY26 after benefiting from a major exceptional gain linked to its investment portfolio.
The company’s standalone net profit for thev full financial year surged to ₹55,357.08 million, compared to ₹7,734.20 million in FY25. The sharp jump was mainly due to a one-time mark-to-market gain of ₹52,001.12 million following the amalgamation and declassification of Makesense Technologies into PB Fintech Limited.
The company’s Board of Directors also recommended a final dividend of ₹3.60 per equity share (face value ₹2 each) for FY26.
Apart from the exceptional gain, Info Edge continued to post healthy operational growth during the March 2026 quarter.
Revenue from operations for Q4 FY26 came in at ₹8,050.96 million, rising 5.30% quarter-on-quarter from ₹7,645.53 million in Q3 FY26. On a year-on-year basis, revenue increased 17.17% compared to ₹6,870.92 million reported in Q4 FY25.
The company’s core recruitment business, led by Naukri.com, remained its biggest revenue contributor, generating ₹5,812.77 million during the quarter.
One of the key highlights of the quarter was the improving performance of the company’s real estate platform, 99acres.
The segment reported a profit before tax of ₹34.20 million in Q4 FY26, compared to a loss of ₹204.61 million in the previous quarter. This marks a notable turnaround for the business at the segment profitability level.
Profit before exceptional items and tax rose to ₹3,989.27 million during the quarter, up 28.75% year-on-year.
Meanwhile, quarterly net profit stood at ₹3,091.34 million, registering a 25.43% sequential increase and a 21.20% rise compared to the year-ago period.
Basic earnings per share (EPS) after exceptional items increased to ₹4.77 from ₹3.94 in Q4 FY25.
| Particulars | Q4 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | QoQ Change | YoY Change |
| Revenue from Operations | ₹8,050.96 | ₹7,645.53 | ₹6,870.92 | +5.30% | +17.17% |
| Total Income | ₹8,813.60 | ₹8,456.60 | ₹7,654.59 | +4.22% | +15.14% |
| Profit Before Exceptional Items & Tax | ₹3,989.27 | ₹3,784.26 | ₹3,098.55 | +5.42% | +28.75% |
| Net Profit | ₹3,091.34 | ₹2,464.57 | ₹2,550.65 | +25.43% | +21.20% |
| Basic EPS | ₹4.77 | ₹3.81 | ₹3.94 | +25.20% | +21.07% |
Note: All figures are in ₹ millions.
Info Edge delivered a strong FY26 performance, supported by steady growth in its core digital businesses and a massive exceptional gain from its investment restructuring involving PB Fintech. While Naukri.com continued to drive revenue growth, the improving profitability of 99acres added another positive signal for investors. With strong cash generation, strategic investments, and expanding digital businesses, Info Edge appears well-positioned for long-term growth.
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Published on: May 22, 2026, 2:17 PM IST

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