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Info Edge gets shareholder nod for Rs 1,000 Cr investment in Fund III

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Info Edge gets shareholder nod for Rs 1,000 Cr investment in Fund III
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Info Edge gets shareholder nod for Rs 1,000 Cr investment in Fund III Info Edge (India) Limited, the parent company of Naukri.com, has received shareholder approval for a related party transaction involving an investment of up to Rs 1,000 crore (around $118 million) in its latest startup-focused fund, “Info Edge Venture Investment Fund III,” under the Karkardooma Trust. According to regulatory filings, the resolution was passed via postal ballot through remote e-voting, with 99.999% of valid votes in favour. Out of 129.6 million equity shares, 57.37 million votes were cast, marking a 44.28% participation rate. Public institutional shareholders voted unanimously in favour, while 99.98% of public non-institutional shareholders also backed the proposal. The fund will be managed and sponsored by Smartweb Internet Services Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Info Edge. Info Edge has previously launched two venture funds — Fund I in 2020 and Fund II in 2024 — with a focus on early- and growth-stage tech startups across sectors including consumer internet, SaaS, fintech, and healthtech.

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Info Edge pegs Zomato, PB Fintech holdings at $3.7 billion

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Info Edge pegs Zomato, PB Fintech holdings at $3.7 billion
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Info Edge (India) Ltd has pegged the combined value of its holdings in two of India’s top tech internet firms—Zomato and PB Fintech (which operates Policybazaar and Paisabazaar)—at Rs 31,500 crore (approximately $3.7 billion) as of March 31, 2025, according to its latest disclosures. The Gurugram-based internet conglomerate holds a 12.38% stake in Zomato and 19% in PB Fintech—key pillars of Info Edge’s listed tech portfolio that continue to add significant value to its balance sheet. According to an analyst report from Info Edge, its investment activities account for approximately 30–40% of the company’s overall value. The firm made its initial investments in Policybazaar in 2008 and Zomato in 2010, when the firms were valued at Rs 21 crore and Rs 9.4 crore, respectively, as per shareholder records. So far, Info Edge has backed 111 startups using a mix of its own capital and funds through its Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) arm. It has invested Rs 3,959 crore across these companies, while the fair market value of its portfolio stands at Rs 36,855 crore ($4.33 billion), implying an estimated gross internal rate of return (IRR) of 36%. While Info Edge has not indicated any immediate plans to exit or monetize these key holdings, the disclosures reaffirm how startup equity continues to be a critical pillar in its long-term value creation strategy.

Info Edge posts Rs 729 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26

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Info Edge posts Rs 729 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26
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Info Edge (India) Ltd, the parent company of Naukri.com, 99acres, and Jeevansathi, reported a 12% increase quarter-on-quarter in its revenue to Rs 729 crore for the quarter ended September 2025. Revenue from Naukri.com accounted for 76% of the total income, which grew 11% to Rs 545 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 492 crore in Q2 FY25. Meanwhile, its real estate vertical, 99acres, recorded a 14% QoQ jump in revenues to Rs 122.4 crore in Q2 FY26. The other segment, which includes platforms such as Shiksha and Jeevansathi, saw the highest growth at 21%, reaching Rs 61.6 crore during the quarter. For the half-year ended September 2025, Info Edge’s total revenues grew 12% year-on-year to Rs 1,373.2 crore in H1 FY26 from Rs 1229.7 crore in H1 FY25. During the first half of FY26, recruitment solutions accounted for 74% of the revenue, which rose 10% to Rs 1,015.3 crore from Rs 923.4 crore in H1 FY25. 99acres rose 15.1% to Rs 216.8 crore in H1 FY26 from Rs 188.4 crore in H1 FY25. Meanwhile, the other verticals including Shiksha and Jeevansathi recorded a 19.7% growth to Rs 141.1 crore. Info Edge Ventures is also set to lead ShipGlobal’s pre-Series A round, investing in 2,143 preference shares for Rs 15 crore. Post this, Info Edge will hold 23.81% of ShipGlobal. Info Edge had also announced an investment of Rs 12 crore in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zwayam Digital Private Limited, which operates in the SaaS space, offering sourcing and screening recruitment solutions. For the first quarter, the company’s operating revenue rose to Rs 791 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 677 crore in Q1 FY25, while its profit grew by 32% to Rs 343 crore in Q1 FY26, compared to Rs 259 crore in Q1 FY25. As of 15:15 PM, Info Edge is trading at Rs 1,347, down 1.5% from today’s opening price. The firm’s market capitalization stands at Rs 86,966 crore.

Info Edge posts Rs 805 Cr revenue, Rs 347 Cr profit in Q2 FY26

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Info Edge posts Rs 805 Cr revenue, Rs 347 Cr profit in Q2 FY26
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Info Edge, the parent company of Naukri and 99acres, reported a 15% growth in its operating revenue in the second quarter of the ongoing fiscal year (Q2 FY26), while its profit increased by 4X. The Noida-based company’s operating revenue rose to Rs 805 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 701 crore in Q2 FY25, according to documents sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Info Edge derives the majority of its revenue from Naukri.com, which contributed Rs 582 crore in the quarter ending June 2025, a 13% year-on-year growth compared to Q2 FY25. Meanwhile, revenue from 99acres reached Rs 115 crore. The company added another Rs 162 crore from interest on deposits and investment which pushed its overall revenue to Rs 967 crore in Q2 FY26. On a half-yearly basis, Info Edge’s operating revenue rose 16% to Rs 1,596 crore in H1 FY26 from Rs 1,377 crore in H1 FY25. On the expense side, Info Edge spent 60% of its overall expenditure on employee benefits, which increased 11% year-on-year to Rs 340 crore in Q2 FY26. Its advertising and internet costs stood at Rs 108 crore and 22 crore, respectively. The company’s overall cost grew 14% YoY to Rs 563 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 492 crore in Q2 FY25. Info Edge’s profit spiked by 4X to Rs 347 crore in Q2 FY26 mainly due to Rs 320 crore deferred tax deducted in the same period last year which resulted in the profit to be Rs 85 crore in Q2 FY25. For the six months ended September 2025, the company’s profit doubled to Rs 690 crore in H1 FY26 from Rs 343 crore in H1 FY25. As of 1:54 PM today, Info Edge is trading at Rs 1,356, up 1% from today’s opening price. The firm’s market capitalization stands at Rs 88,366 crore ($9.9 billion).

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