Info Edge (India) Limited announced the outcome of its Board meeting held on February 13, 2026. The Board approved the Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. A key highlight was the declaration of the Second Interim Dividend of ₹2.40 per share for FY 2025-26. The Board also approved amendments to the company’s Dividend Distribution Policy.
Board Meeting Outcomes – February 13, 2026
The Board of Directors of Info Edge (India) Limited, following their meeting on Friday, February 13, 2026, approved several critical business items. The meeting commenced at 10:00 a.m. and concluded the financial approvals by 01:00 p.m.
Financial Results Approved
The Board approved and took on record the Unaudited Standalone & Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The results were accompanied by the Limited Review Reports (Annexure-I) and a Press Release (Annexure-II).
Standalone Performance Snapshot (Q3FY26)
- Billings: Grew by 11.8% YoY to ₹747 crore.
- Revenue from Operations: Grew by 13.9% YoY to ₹765 crore.
- Operating Profit: Grew by 12.9% YoY to ₹297 crore.
- Operating Profit Margin: Stood at 38.9%.
- Cash from Operations (before Taxes): Increased by 8.8% YoY to ₹376 crore.
- Earnings Per Share (Adjusted, pre-exceptional items): ₹4.37, showing a 8.9% YoY growth.
Second Interim Dividend Declared
The Board declared the 2nd Interim Dividend for the FY 2025-26 amounting to ₹2.40 per share (on a face value of ₹2 per share). The Record Date for eligibility is set for Friday, February 20, 2026, with payment scheduled on or after March 9, 2026.
Policy Amendment
The Board also approved amendments to the Dividend Distribution Policy based on the recommendation of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee. The amended policy is effective from February 13, 2026.
Business Segment Highlights (Standalone)
Recruitment Business (Naukri)
- Billings grew by 11% YoY to ₹548 crore in Q3FY26.
- Operating Profit Margin improved sequentially by 303 Bps to 59.3%.
- Database now comprises 113 million resumes, with 20k+ resumes added daily.
- Overall billings growth for the segment was 11% YoY.
Real Estate Business (99Acres)
- Billings grew at a mid-teen rate, recording 14.5% YoY growth to ₹117 crore.
- Operating Profit was (₹20 crore).
- Traffic-time share increased to 46% in Q3FY26.
Matchmaking Business (Jeevansathi + Aisle)
- Billings momentum continued with 31% YoY growth to ₹36 crore.
- The business continued to generate operating cash flows, with Cash from Operations at ₹5 crore.
- User traffic and time spent on Android and iOS apps remained high at 90%+.
Education Business (Shiksha)
- Billings grew 4% YoY to ₹46 crore.
- The business remained breakeven at the operating level (Operating Profit of (₹1 crore)).
- The platform maintains 5,50,000+ course listings and 68,000+ colleges.
Consolidated Performance Summary (Q3FY26)
At the consolidated level, net sales stood at ₹819.4 crore (vs. ₹722.4 crore in Q3FY25). Profit before tax (excluding exceptional items) was ₹444.7 crore. The total comprehensive loss was ₹3,954.6 crore in Q3FY26, compared to an income of ₹3,182.4 crore in Q3FY25, primarily influenced by valuation changes in investments.
Investment Portfolio Update
The balance sheet featured 21 active financial investments in unlisted entities, with a total carrying value of Rs. 654 crore as of December 31, 2025. Listed investments include Eternal and PB Fintech, each valued at ₹146.5 crore and ₹575.8 crore respectively, maintaining a 12.43% shareholding in both.
Strategic Investments Status
The portfolio includes full ownership in entities like Aisle Network Private Limited (₹87.6 Cr) and Zwayam Digital Private Limited (₹140.4 Cr). Note 10 details the significant one-time gain related to the amalgamation involving PB Fintech Limited, which was treated as an exceptional item.
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