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Pawan Goyal steps down as Info Edge CBO

By Startup Enthusiast · 2 April 2026

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Info Edge runs Naukri.com, 99acres, and Jeevansathi, plus education and investee firms

Pawan Goyal, CBO (Naukri) and Whole-time Director, resigns after 7 years, effective May 31, 2026

During his tenure, the business grew at 16.8% CAGR and operating PBT margin expanded from 53% to nearly 57%

Pawan Goyal, CBO (Naukri) and Whole-time Director at Info Edge, will step down after 7 years with the company.
His resignation is effective from the end of business on May 31, 2026.
Goyal is leaving to pursue other interests.
No successor has been named yet for the CBO role, but an announcement is expected soon.
During his tenure, the business grew at a 16.8% CAGR (compound annual growth rate, a measure of yearly growth).
Operating PBT (profit before tax, a measure of operating profitability) margin expanded from 53% to nearly 57% under his leadership.

Goyal's exit comes as Info Edge reported Q3 FY26 standalone revenue of Rs 747 crore, up 12% year-on-year.
The recruitment solutions segment, led by Naukri.com, contributed Rs 548 crore in Q3 FY26, up from Rs 494 crore a year ago.
Info Edge also recently exited Shopkirana via a share swap with Trustroot Internet Private Limited, Udaan's parent.
The company approved a commitment of up to Rs 250 crore for the A88 Fund.

Info Edge operates Naukri.com, India's largest job portal, along with 99acres (real estate) and Jeevansathi (matrimony).
It also has education and investee companies in its portfolio.
The recruitment solutions segment is the largest contributor to revenue, with Rs 548 crore in Q3 FY26.
Info Edge's share price was Rs 972 per share as of 12:30 PM today, with a market cap of Rs 63,130 crore (around $6.8 billion).
The company's website is infoedge.in, which includes a careers page and founder LinkedIn profiles.