Info Edge Share Price Jump 4% After December Hiring Rises 13%, Non-IT Sectors Lead

Info Edge (India) share price (NSE: NAUKRI) climbed nearly 4% on Wednesday after the company released its December JobSpeak Index, which showed a strong 13% year-on-year rise in white-collar hiring.

The stock touched an intraday high of ₹1,388.70, marking its biggest single-day rise since October last year. It later traded around ₹1,370, up about 2.6%, even as the broader Nifty 50 index was slightly lower.

The company currently has a market capitalisation of about ₹89,093 crore.

December JobSpeak Data: Key Highlights

According to Info Edge’s December JobSpeak report, hiring activity ended 2025 on a strong note. Overall white-collar hiring rose 13% YoY in December, making the October–December period the strongest quarter of the year, with 9% growth.

The hiring momentum was mainly driven by non-IT sectors, showing a clear shift in demand.

Sector-wise Hiring Trends

• Insurance sector: Overall hiring jumped 34%, led by a sharp 57% rise in fresher hiring.
• Banking sector: Overall hiring fell 7% YoY, but recruitment by startups within banking grew 11%.
• Hospitality sector: Hiring increased 29%, with strong growth in metro cities.
  • Mumbai saw a 28% rise
  • Delhi-NCR recorded a 25% increase

Commenting on the trend, Pawan Goyal, Chief Business Officer at Naukri, said the steady strength in non-tech sectors throughout the year shows that this hiring shift is now firmly in place.

Info Edge Q2FY26 Performance Recap

In the September quarter (Q2FY26), Info Edge reported 12.1% YoY growth in standalone billings, which reached ₹729 crore.

• Recruitment business billings grew 10.8%
• Non-recruitment businesses—99acres, Jeevansathi and Shiksha—posted a combined growth of 16.3%

Standalone revenue from operations rose to ₹746 crore, compared with ₹656.1 crore in the same quarter last year. The company also reported reduced cash losses in its non-recruitment businesses.

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Conclusion

Info Edge shares gained momentum after strong December hiring data pointed to improving job market conditions, especially in non-IT sectors. While the stock has underperformed the broader market so far this year, sustained hiring growth and steady performance across its core platforms could support investor confidence in the coming quarters.

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