Info Edge Acquires Full Stake in CodingNinjas for ₹39.91 Cr; Commits ₹180 Cr to B8 Fund I
Info Edge will acquire the remaining stake in CodingNinjas for ₹39.91 crore, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The company also committed an additional ₹180 crore to B8 Fund I, an AIF scheme. The CodingNinjas acquisition payment will be in four tranches, with the final payments by March 2029. The B8 Fund I scheme has an eight-year lifespan.
The acquisition of a wholly owned subsidiary and a significant financial commitment to an investment fund are material events that can significantly impact the company's strategic direction and financial performance.
The company is making strategic acquisitions and further investments, which are generally positive for growth and market position.
Info Edge (India) Limited announced today, July 6, 2026, that its Board of Directors has approved two significant transactions. The company will acquire the entire shareholding of Sunrise Mentors Private Limited, known as CodingNinjas, a subsidiary. This acquisition involves purchasing 74,741 equity shares at ₹5340.23 per share, totaling approximately ₹39.91 crore. This secondary acquisition from CodingNinjas' founders will result in Info Edge holding a 100% stake in CodingNinjas, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction is subject to customary conditions precedent.
CodingNinjas, incorporated on May 18, 2016, operates an e-learning platform and had a turnover of ₹97.43 crore in FY26. The acquisition aims to maximize business synergies between Naukri and CodingNinjas and enable Naukri to offer mini AI courses. The total consideration of ₹39.91 crore will be paid in four tranches, with 25% disbursed at the Share Purchase Agreement closing and the remaining 75% spread over three equal tranches on March 31, 2027, March 31, 2028, and March 31, 2029. The acquisition itself is expected to be completed within 45 days.
In a separate development, Info Edge has also entered into a contribution agreement with B8 Fund I, a scheme launched by B8 Trust. The company commits to an additional contribution of up to ₹180 crore, over and above the ₹250 crore previously committed on February 26, 2026. B8 Fund I is a Category II Alternative Investment Fund focused on supporting Indian entrepreneurial ecosystems by investing in growth-stage tech-enabled companies. Smartweb Internet Services Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Info Edge, acts as the Investment Manager and Sponsor for B8 Fund I, making this a related party transaction. The scheme's life is eight years from its first closing on March 12, 2026, extendable by two years. The actual contribution will be made over the scheme's lifetime on a need basis.
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