Info Edge (India) Limited has announced the resignation of Independent Director Mr. Arindam Kumar Bhattacharya, effective from the close of business hours on January 15, 2026. The resignation was communicated through a letter dated January 15, 2026, received via email at 12:15 PM (IST), citing personal reasons for the decision.

Board Committee Impact

With Mr. Bhattacharya's resignation, he will also cease to be a member of two key board committees:

• Audit Committee
• Risk Management Committee

The Board of Directors has placed on record its appreciation for the valuable contribution and guidance provided by Mr. Bhattacharya during his association with the company as an Independent Director.

Regulatory Compliance Details

The company has fulfilled its disclosure obligations under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The following table summarizes the key regulatory disclosure information:

Other Directorships

Mr. Bhattacharya currently holds Independent Director positions in several other listed companies:

• Bajaj Housing Finance Limited - Independent Director
• Bajaj Holdings & Investment Limited - Independent Director
• Bajaj Finance Limited - Independent Director

Committee Positions in Other Listed Companies

His committee memberships across these entities include:

• Bajaj Housing Finance Limited: Member of Audit Committee and Review Committee for Wilful Defaulter, Chairman of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Risk Management Committee and IT Strategy Committee
• Bajaj Holdings & Investment Limited: Member of Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Risk Management Committee
• Bajaj Finance Limited: Member of Audit Committee and Stakeholders' Relationship Committee

Confirmation and Documentation

Mr. Bhattacharya has confirmed that there are no material reasons for his resignation other than those mentioned in his resignation letter. The company has completed all necessary regulatory filings and uploaded the intimation on its website at www.infoedge.in . Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Jaya Bhatia signed the regulatory disclosure on behalf of Info Edge (India) Limited.

Info Edge (India) Limited has released its Naukri JobSpeak Index Report for December 2025, revealing significant growth in white-collar hiring across India. The report shows a 13.00% increase in overall hiring, with fresher recruitment demonstrating even stronger momentum at 18.00% growth.

Sector-Wise Performance Analysis

The hiring surge was primarily driven by non-IT sectors, which demonstrated robust growth across multiple industries. Insurance sector led the growth with a remarkable 34.00% increase, followed by hospitality at 29.00%. The technology services sector also showed strong performance, with BPO/ITES recording 24.00% growth.

Experience-Based Hiring Trends

The report reveals strong hiring activity across different experience levels, with particular strength at both entry-level and senior positions. Freshers with 0-3 years of experience saw the highest growth at 18.00%, largely driven by demand from non-IT sectors such as hospitality and insurance.

Emerging Technology Segments

Newer tech-driven segments displayed exceptional performance, with AI/ML hiring surging by 53.00%. Global Capability Centers (GCCs) also posted positive growth at 6.00%, indicating continued expansion in this segment.

Geographic Performance

Regional hiring patterns showed varied growth across different cities. Kolkata emerged as a standout performer with 13.00% overall growth and a notable 73.00% increase in GCC hiring. Non-metro cities like Kochi and Jaipur became fresher hiring hotspots, recording 27.00% and 21.00% growth respectively.

Market Commentary

According to Pawan Goyal, Chief Business Officer at Naukri, the consistent strength in non-tech sectors represents a well-entrenched shift in the job market. "The consistent strength in non-tech sectors through the year-culminating in the strongest quarter at 9.00% in OND-shows this shift is now well entrenched," Goyal stated. He also highlighted the positive trend of these sectors opening more entry-level opportunities for freshers entering 2026.

The October-December period emerged as the year's strongest quarter with 9.00% employment growth in corporate India, demonstrating sustained momentum in the job market.