Internet giant Info Edge posted a net profit of ₹316.7 Cr in the December 2025 quarter (Q3 FY26), marking a 10% jump from ₹288.4 Cr reported in the same period last year. On a sequential basis, profit declined 9% from ₹347.5 Cr.

Operating revenue grew 13% YoY and 2% QoQ to ₹819.4 Cr. Including other income of ₹187.5 Cr, the Naukri parent’s total income stood at ₹1,007 Cr.

Meanwhile, total expenses increased 16% YoY to ₹562.3 Cr. The company’s bottom line was impacted by a one-time expense of ₹51.9 Cr during the quarter under review pertaining to the recent changes in the Labour Codes.

The company’s board also approved a second interim dividend of ₹2.40 per share for FY26.

“Q3FY26 saw steady business growth and improved operating profitability, driven by the resilience of our recruitment business amid an uncertain hiring environment. 99acres and Jeevansathi continued to build on their growth momentum while further gaining market share and strengthening their market positions,” MD and CEO Hitesh Oberoi said.

Naukri continued to drive the top line during the quarter, with its revenue zooming 14% YoY to ₹575 Cr. The vertical’s profit increased 15% YoY to ₹341 Cr. While its overall billing grew 11% YoY to ₹548 Cr, it was outpaced by the billing growth of Naukri B2C (17% YoY) and Naukri Gulf (19% YoY).

Meanwhile, real estate platform 99acres’ loss zoomed 4X YoY to ₹20 Cr. The company claimed that 99acres is gaining market share, with its billings growing 15% YoY to ₹117 Cr. Its revenue increased 14% YoY to ₹119 Cr.

Matchmaking businesses Jeevansaathi and Aisle cumulatively recorded a 20% YoY spike in top line to ₹10 Cr, while loss declined 64% YoY to ₹4 Cr.

Info Edge’s edtech business Shiksha had a comparatively lukewarm quarter. It reported a flat revenue of ₹36 Cr and a loss of ₹1 Cr. The vertical had posted a profit of ₹2 Cr in the preceding September quarter. The company noted that despite seeing a slow down in the study abroad business, Shiksha marked a 14% YoY increase in domestic billing.

On the investment front, Info Edge’s portfolio of 21 unlisted startups witnessed a slight uptick in valuation to ₹654 Cr from ₹634 Cr in the previous quarter.

Shares of Info Edge were trading 0.75% lower at ₹1,138.50 on the BSE at 15:26 IST.

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