NSE: NAUKRI · 19 October 2026
- Info Edge (India) Ltd (NAUKRI) declined 3.49% on Monday, closing at ₹1,221.00 after moving between a day low of ₹1,221.00 and a high of ₹1,265.80.
- Info Edge issued a postal ballot notice seeking member approval via remote e-voting for the appointment of Mr. Himanshu Agarwal as Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer for a five-year term starting September 17, 2026, and Mr. Naresh Chand Gupta as a Non-Executive Independent Director starting October 1, 2026. Remote e-voting runs from October 14, 2026, to November 12, 2026.
- Trading volume was 0.44 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Info Edge (I) share price falling on 19 October 2026?
Info Edge (India) Ltd (NAUKRI) declined 3.49% on Monday, closing at ₹1,221.00 after moving between a day low of ₹1,221.00 and a high of ₹1,265.80.
The broader market and internet-focused sector faced downward pressure during the session, with the Nifty falling 1.11% and the Nifty India Internet (ETF proxy) sector benchmark dropping 1.67%. Info Edge's decline aligns with broader technology and internet sector weakness, following recent gains where the stock recorded a 2.42% return in the prior session and 3.70% across the past two trading days.
While the company recently announced postal ballot notices for leadership appointments and additional investments in wholly owned subsidiaries Startup Internet Services Limited and Startup Investments (Holding) Limited on October 13, 2026, these corporate developments provide ongoing operational context rather than a direct, confirmed catalyst for today's specific price movement.
7.02 lakh shares traded by 19 October 2026 · 03:15 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 15.84 lakh shares (0.44 times). The five-day average daily volume was 13.41 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 16 October 2026 showed 7.37 lakh shares delivered, representing 51.49% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 50,094 trades.
The stock retreated 3.49% amid a broader pullback in the Nifty and internet sector benchmarks, following short-term gains over the prior two trading sessions. No new corporate catalyst was announced today to directly drive the decline.
Latest Company Developments
Info Edge issued a postal ballot notice seeking member approval via remote e-voting for the appointment of Mr. Himanshu Agarwal as Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer for a five-year term starting September 17, 2026, and Mr. Naresh Chand Gupta as a Non-Executive Independent Director starting October 1, 2026. Remote e-voting runs from October 14, 2026, to November 12, 2026.
Formalizes key executive and board appointments ensuring governance continuity and leadership oversight.
The board approved investments of about ₹100 crore each in wholly owned subsidiaries Startup Internet Services Limited (SISL) and Startup Investments (Holding) Limited (SIHL). Initial tranches of ₹20 crore and ₹25 crore were agreed upon for SISL and SIHL respectively, with the balance to be infused over time.
Supports the subsidiaries in exploring future tech investment opportunities and contributing to Alternative Investment Funds.
The company reported standalone billings of ₹822.3 crore for Q2 FY27, representing a 12.8% year-on-year growth, while half-year billings rose 13.5% to ₹1,559.3 crore. Recruitment solutions and 99acres grew 12.6% and 21.2% respectively, though Shiksha faced a 27.2% decline due to shifting search dynamics.
Provides early visibility into operational momentum across core business segments ahead of formal financial results.
'Company Update for the Quarter and Six Months ended September 30, 2026'.
30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 19.21% on 30 June 2026. This compares with 15.58% on 31 March 2026, a change of +3.63 percentage points.
The filing reported 38 MF/UTI holders.
What to Watch Next
- Upcoming financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, scheduled for October 28, 2026
- Progress of remote e-voting results for the postal ballot concluding on November 12, 2026
- Execution of funding tranches for wholly owned subsidiaries SISL and SIHL
- Delivery volume trends and cash market participation relative to the 20-day average volume
Other Dated Coverage
- Info Edge in Focus After Subsidiary Investments and Postal Ballot Notice | 15 October 2026 — 15 October 2026
- Info Edge (I) Share Price Today: Why NAUKRI Is Rising 1.32% | 14 October 2026 — 14 October 2026
- Info Edge (I) Share Price Today: Why NAUKRI Is Falling 1.27% | 7 October 2026 — 7 October 2026
More Info Edge (I) news and dated analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Info Edge (I) company news?
Info Edge issued a postal ballot notice seeking member approval via remote e-voting for the appointment of Mr. Himanshu Agarwal as Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer for a five-year term starting September 17, 2026, and Mr. Naresh Chand Gupta as a Non-Executive Independent Director starting October 1, 2026. Remote e-voting runs from October 14, 2026, to November 12, 2026.
How strong was Info Edge (I)’s trading volume?
7.02 lakh shares traded, 0.44 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 19 October 2026 · 03:15 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 June 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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