{"id":70322,"date":"2026-04-13T16:38:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=70322"},"modified":"2026-04-13T16:38:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:08:02","slug":"naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/","title":{"rendered":"Naukri Drops 4.8% as IT Hiring Freeze Deepens \u2014 Is India&#8217;s No. 1 Job Board Running Out of Opportunities?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Info Edge (Naukri.com) \u2014 the company behind India&#8217;s most dominant job platform and the stock that owns Zomato&#8217;s Rs 12,000 crore stake \u2014 dropped 4.8% as its own data showed IT sector job postings declining 22% year-on-year in Q4 FY26. India&#8217;s tech talent tsunami of FY22-23 \u2014 when every company was hiring aggressively \u2014 has reversed completely. Naukri&#8217;s core high-ARPU segment is in a structural employment freeze.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\"><strong>Click Here \u2014 Get Free Investment Predictions on Univest<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#What_Triggered_the_48_Fall\" title=\"What Triggered the 4.8% Fall\">What Triggered the 4.8% Fall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#Why_the_Market_Is_Selling_Naukri_Info_Edge\" title=\"Why the Market Is Selling Naukri (Info Edge)\">Why the Market Is Selling Naukri (Info Edge)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#The_Bull_Case_%E2%80%94_Why_This_Fall_Might_Be_Overdone\" title=\"The Bull Case \u2014 Why This Fall Might Be Overdone\">The Bull Case \u2014 Why This Fall Might Be Overdone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#What_Most_Investors_Are_Missing\" title=\"What Most Investors Are Missing\">What Most Investors Are Missing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#Naukri_Info_Edge_Share_Price_Levels_2026_Target\" title=\"Naukri (Info Edge) Share Price Levels &amp; 2026 Target\">Naukri (Info Edge) Share Price Levels &amp; 2026 Target<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#Three_Scenarios_Playing_Out_Right_Now\" title=\"Three Scenarios Playing Out Right Now\">Three Scenarios Playing Out Right Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#What_Should_Naukri_Info_Edge_Investors_Do\" title=\"What Should Naukri (Info Edge) Investors Do?\">What Should Naukri (Info Edge) Investors Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#Q_Why_did_Naukri_Info_Edge_share_price_fall_today\" title=\"Q: Why did Naukri (Info Edge) share price fall today?\">Q: Why did Naukri (Info Edge) share price fall today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#Q_What_is_Naukri_Info_Edge_share_price_target_2026\" title=\"Q: What is Naukri (Info Edge) share price target 2026?\">Q: What is Naukri (Info Edge) share price target 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#Q_Is_Naukri_Info_Edge_a_buy_after_todays_fall\" title=\"Q: Is Naukri (Info Edge) a buy after today&#8217;s fall?\">Q: Is Naukri (Info Edge) a buy after today&#8217;s fall?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#Q_What_is_Naukri_Info_Edge_52-week_high_and_low\" title=\"Q: What is Naukri (Info Edge) 52-week high and low?\">Q: What is Naukri (Info Edge) 52-week high and low?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#Q_What_triggered_the_Naukri_Info_Edge_share_price_fall\" title=\"Q: What triggered the Naukri (Info Edge) share price fall?\">Q: What triggered the Naukri (Info Edge) share price fall?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#Q_What_are_the_key_support_levels_for_Naukri_Info_Edge\" title=\"Q: What are the key support levels for Naukri (Info Edge)?\">Q: What are the key support levels for Naukri (Info Edge)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#Q_What_is_the_bull_case_for_Naukri_Info_Edge\" title=\"Q: What is the bull case for Naukri (Info Edge)?\">Q: What is the bull case for Naukri (Info Edge)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#Q_How_should_long-term_investors_respond_to_todays_Naukri_Info_Edge_fall\" title=\"Q: How should long-term investors respond to today&#8217;s Naukri (Info Edge) fall?\">Q: How should long-term investors respond to today&#8217;s Naukri (Info Edge) fall?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/naukri-share-price-falls-it-hiring-freeze\/#Recent_Articles\" title=\"Recent Articles\">Recent Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Triggered_the_48_Fall\"><\/span><strong>What Triggered the 4.8% Fall<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trigger Event<\/td><td>IT hiring freeze deepens; Naukri job postings fall 22% YoY in tech segment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CMP<\/td><td>Rs 4,850<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>52-Week High<\/td><td>Rs 8,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>52-Week Low<\/td><td>Rs 4,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>P\/E<\/td><td>58x<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12M Analyst Target<\/td><td>Rs 6,000\u20137,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Market_Is_Selling_Naukri_Info_Edge\"><\/span><strong>Why the Market Is Selling Naukri (Info Edge)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Naukri&#8217;s highest revenue-per-recruiter clients are IT companies. TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL collectively paying for millions of Naukri recruiter seat licenses annually \u2014 when they reduce hiring, they reduce Naukri seat licenses. A 22% YoY decline in IT job postings directly maps to a 12-18% decline in recruiter billings from the tech vertical.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\"><strong>Tap to Access Best Research Pieces on Univest<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bull_Case_%E2%80%94_Why_This_Fall_Might_Be_Overdone\"><\/span><strong>The Bull Case \u2014 Why This Fall Might Be Overdone<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Non-IT sectors are growing on Naukri \u2014 BFSI hiring up 15%, manufacturing up 22%, healthcare up 18%. The IT-heavy FY23 Naukri was vulnerable. The diversified FY26 Naukri \u2014 where tech is 35% of revenue (down from 50%) \u2014 is more resilient than the headline IT hiring data suggests. Naukri also owns 99acres (real estate portal), Jeevansaathi (matrimony), and Shiksha (education) \u2014 diversified digital classified assets.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Most_Investors_Are_Missing\"><\/span><strong>What Most Investors Are Missing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>IT hiring is a lagging indicator \u2014 companies freeze hiring in response to revenue uncertainty, then restart 6-9 months before revenue growth actually accelerates. TCS&#8217;s and Infosys&#8217;s Q4 FY26 fresher intake is already being planned for Q3 FY27 campus hiring \u2014 which means Naukri&#8217;s IT recruiter billings will recover before IT company revenue growth visibly improves.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Naukri_Info_Edge_Share_Price_Levels_2026_Target\"><\/span><strong>Naukri (Info Edge) Share Price Levels &amp; 2026 Target<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CMP<\/td><td>Rs 4,850<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>52W High<\/td><td>Rs 8,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>52W Low<\/td><td>Rs 4,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>P\/E<\/td><td>58x<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12M Target<\/td><td>Rs 6,000\u20137,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Naukri (Info Edge) live.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three_Scenarios_Playing_Out_Right_Now\"><\/span><strong>Three Scenarios Playing Out Right Now<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scenario<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price Implication<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>Track Naukri (Info Edge) live on the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Univest Screener<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Naukri_Info_Edge_Investors_Do\"><\/span><strong>What Should Naukri (Info Edge) Investors Do?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Naukri at Rs 4,850 and 58x P\/E is pricing in genuine IT sector pain. The Zomato stake worth Rs 12,000 crore provides NAV floor support (approximately Rs 900 per Naukri share). IT hiring recovery in H2 FY27 is the re-rating catalyst.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\"><strong>Subscribe to Univest Pro for SEBI-registered Naukri (Info Edge) research \u2014 entry, stop-loss, and target.<\/strong><\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Naukri at Rs 4,850 and 58x P\/E is pricing in genuine IT sector pain. The Zomato stake worth Rs 12,000 crore provides NAV floor support (approximately Rs 900 per Naukri share). IT hiring recovery in H2 FY27 is the re-rating catalyst.<\/p><p>This article is for informational purposes only. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decisions.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Why_did_Naukri_Info_Edge_share_price_fall_today\"><\/span><strong>Q: Why did Naukri (Info Edge) share price fall today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Naukri (Info Edge) fell 4.8% because IT hiring freeze deepens; Naukri job postings fall 22% YoY in tech segment. The market reaction reflects naukri&#8217;s highest revenue-per-recruiter clients are it companies.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Naukri_Info_Edge_share_price_target_2026\"><\/span><strong>Q: What is Naukri (Info Edge) share price target 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Analyst consensus 12-month target for Naukri (Info Edge) is Rs 6,000\u20137,000. The stock trades at Rs 4,850, implying meaningful upside to consensus. These are analyst estimates and not guaranteed returns.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Is_Naukri_Info_Edge_a_buy_after_todays_fall\"><\/span><strong>Q: Is Naukri (Info Edge) a buy after today&#8217;s fall?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>This article does not constitute investment advice. Naukri (Info Edge) trades at Rs 4,850 \u2014 down 4.8% today. The bull case: Non-IT sectors are growing on Naukri \u2014 BFSI hiring up 15%, manufacturing up 22%, healthcare up 18%. The IT-heavy FY23 Na&#8230; Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before investing.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Naukri_Info_Edge_52-week_high_and_low\"><\/span><strong>Q: What is Naukri (Info Edge) 52-week high and low?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Naukri (Info Edge)&#8217;s 52-week high is Rs 8,500 and 52-week low is Rs 4,600. The stock currently trades at Rs 4,850, reflecting a significant correction from its peak.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_triggered_the_Naukri_Info_Edge_share_price_fall\"><\/span><strong>Q: What triggered the Naukri (Info Edge) share price fall?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>The trigger was: IT hiring freeze deepens; Naukri job postings fall 22% YoY in tech segment. This created specific investor concerns about near-term earnings and valuation sustainability at the current P\/E of 58x.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_the_key_support_levels_for_Naukri_Info_Edge\"><\/span><strong>Q: What are the key support levels for Naukri (Info Edge)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Naukri (Info Edge)&#8217;s primary short-term support is at its 52-week low of Rs 4,600. A sustained breach below this level would signal further institutional selling. Track live support levels on the Univest Screener.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_bull_case_for_Naukri_Info_Edge\"><\/span><strong>Q: What is the bull case for Naukri (Info Edge)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Non-IT sectors are growing on Naukri \u2014 BFSI hiring up 15%, manufacturing up 22%, healthcare up 18%. The IT-heavy FY23 Naukri was vulnerable. The diversified FY26 Naukri \u2014 where tech is 35% of revenue (down from 50%) \u2014 is more resilient than the headline IT hiring data suggests. N&#8230;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_should_long-term_investors_respond_to_todays_Naukri_Info_Edge_fall\"><\/span><strong>Q: How should long-term investors respond to today&#8217;s Naukri (Info Edge) fall?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Long-term investors in Naukri (Info Edge) should evaluate whether today&#8217;s trigger \u2014 IT hiring freeze deepens; Naukri job postings fall 22% YoY in tech segment \u2014 changes the fundamental thesis. IT hiring is a lagging indicator \u2014 companies freeze hiring in response to revenue uncertainty, then restart 6-9 months before revenue growth actually accelerates. TCS&#8217;s and Infosys&#8217;s Q4 FY26 fresher i. 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