Info Edge (India) Limited has announced the availability of its Naukri JobSpeak Index Report for March 2026, providing comprehensive insights into the current state of the Indian job market. The company made this announcement through a regulatory filing dated April 6, 2026, addressed to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.

Report Availability and Access

The March 2026 Naukri JobSpeak Index Report has been made available on the company's official website under the investor relations section. Stakeholders and interested parties can access the report at the dedicated JobSpeak section of Info Edge's website, ensuring transparent communication of market data and hiring trends.

About Naukri JobSpeak Index

The Naukri JobSpeak serves as a monthly index that represents the state of the Indian job market and hiring activities. The index is based on comprehensive data including:

• New job listings on the platform
• Job-related searches by recruiters on Naukri.com's resume database
• Hiring activity analysis across multiple market segments

Comprehensive Market Analysis

The JobSpeak report captures hiring activity across several key dimensions, providing a holistic view of the employment landscape:

Regulatory Compliance

The announcement was made under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing was signed by Jaya Bhatia, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, demonstrating the company's commitment to regulatory transparency and timely disclosure of relevant information to stakeholders.

Company Information

Info Edge (India) Limited operates from its corporate office in Sector 132, Noida, with its registered office located in New Delhi. The company maintains its investor relations through dedicated communication channels and continues to provide regular updates on its various business verticals and market research initiatives.

Info Edge (India) Limited has filed an appeal against an Income Tax Assessment Order for Assessment Year 2024-25, challenging a demand of ₹3,64,63,140. The company disclosed this development under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Appeal Details

The company filed the appeal on April 2, 2026 at 7:07 p.m. before the Joint Commissioner (Appeals) or the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), Income Tax Department, National Faceless Appeal Centre. This action follows the receipt of a Notice of Demand dated March 20, 2026 from the Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department.

Nature of Dispute

The primary issue in the assessment order relates to disallowances of Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) expenses claimed by the company. According to the disclosure, deductions primarily relating to ESOP expenses claimed by Info Edge have been disallowed in the order.

Historical Context

Info Edge has faced similar challenges across multiple assessment years. The company's disclosure reveals a pattern of disputes with the Income Tax Department regarding ESOP expense deductions:

Pending Cases:

• Assessment Years 2016-17, 2022-23, and 2023-24 remain pending before Commissioner of Income Tax appeal
• Assessment Year 2024-25 (current appeal)

Favorable Outcomes: The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has decided in favor of the company for the following assessment years:

• 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22

Current Legal Status

Despite the favorable tribunal decisions, the Income Tax Department has filed appeals against some of these orders. Appeals for Assessment Years 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, and 2021-22 are currently pending acceptance before the Delhi High Court.

Financial Impact Assessment

Info Edge stated that it does not reasonably expect the current case to have any material financial impact. However, the company noted with caution that any adverse outcome may impact all orders decided in favor for other financial years. The aggregated implication across all financial years may exceed the threshold prescribed in Regulation 30 of Listing Regulations.

The disclosure demonstrates Info Edge's ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements while managing tax-related litigation across multiple assessment years, primarily centered on ESOP expense treatment.