Info Edge Reports 43% Profit Rise in Q1, Driven by Recruitment and 99acres Growth
Info Edge reported a 43% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 490 crore for Q1 FY27, driven by growth in recruitment and 99acres businesses. Recruitment billings increased 17.5%, supported by enterprise hiring and AI-led products, while 99acres narrowed losses with higher paid listings. Operating revenue rose 11-12%, and operating profit before tax grew over 33%. Shares gained over 4%, with brokerages maintaining positive outlooks and raising target prices. The standalone business showed improved cash flow and margin expansion amid controlled costs.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 37/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, businessstandard, businessstandard, moneycontrol, economictimes, economictimes, economictimes, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 10 Aug, 09:35 am. Other outlets followed.