Info Edge reports strong Q2 FY26 results, declares ₹2.40 interim dividend, exceptional gain from PB Fintech merger
Info Edge (India) Limited announced robust Q2 FY26 standalone and consolidated results, including a significant exceptional gain from the PB Fintech merger. The board also declared an interim dividend of ₹2.40 per share.
The announcement includes the approval of unaudited financial results showing a massive exceptional gain, the declaration of an interim dividend, and updates on significant corporate actions like the amalgamation scheme and the PB Fintech merger. These items are highly material to the company's valuation and shareholder returns.
The company reported a substantial increase in profit before tax and net profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, primarily driven by an exceptional gain of ₹5,200.112 crore (52,001.12 Mn) from the fair valuation of investment in PB Fintech Limited following its amalgamation. An interim dividend of ₹2.40 per share was also declared.
Info Edge (India) Limited's Board of Directors met on November 12, 2025, to approve the unaudited Standalone & Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025. The company also declared an Interim Dividend of ₹2.40 per share (on a face value of ₹2 per share) for the financial year 2025-26.
Key highlights from the standalone results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025: * Revenue from operations increased to ₹746.005 crore (7,460.05 Mn) from ₹656.097 crore (6,560.97 Mn) in the corresponding previous quarter. * Total Income grew to ₹828.014 crore (8,280.14 Mn) from ₹736.429 crore (7,364.29 Mn) year-on-year. * Profit before tax surged to ₹5,549.635 crore (55,496.35 Mn) from ₹439.53 crore (4,395.30 Mn) in the previous year, primarily due to exceptional items. * Net Profit for the period was ₹4,720.497 crore (47,204.97 Mn) compared to ₹85.876 crore (858.76 Mn) in the same quarter last year. * Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) after exceptional items was ₹72.96, significantly higher than ₹1.33 previously. * An exceptional gain of ₹5,200.112 crore (52,001.12 Mn) was recorded, mainly from the fair valuation of investment in PB Fintech Limited.
Segment-wise performance for the quarter: * Recruitment Solutions revenue was ₹558.205 crore (5,582.05 Mn), with a profit before tax of ₹311.743 crore (3,117.43 Mn). * 99acres for real estate reported revenue of ₹115.092 crore (1,150.92 Mn) but a loss before tax of ₹23.39 crore (233.90 Mn).
Other significant updates: * An Investor Presentation detailing the earnings update is available on the company's website. * The record date for determining eligible members for the interim dividend is Friday, November 21, 2025, with payment on or after December 5, 2025. * The NCLT approved the amalgamation scheme between Makesense Technologies Limited (a former joint venture) and PB Fintech Limited on August 29, 2025. This led to the classification of PB Fintech shares as a financial investment and the recognition of the aforementioned exceptional gain. * A scheme of amalgamation involving Info Edge and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (Axilly Labs, Diphda Internet Services, Zwayam Digital, Allcheckdeals India) is currently under consideration by the Hon'ble Tribunal, following the filing of a joint first motion application on July 15, 2025. * An ongoing investigation into a whistle-blower complaint concerning the 99acres business segment has not indicated a material impact on the current financial results, as per management's assessment.
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