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Info Edge — An Extremely Profitable Startup Giant You Haven’t Heard Of

Aks Jain
4 min readOct 13, 2024

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Introduction

While giants like Flipkart, Ola, and Paytm often overshadow others with their headlines-grabbing valuations and customer reach. Yet, there remains a silent player whose impact is substantial and far-reaching — Info Edge. A company that not only pioneers own services but also has an eye for identifying emerging leaders in diverse sectors. This article delves deep into the pivotal role Info Edge plays and why it’s the hidden giant of India’s startup scene.

The Foundation of Info Edge

Info Edge India Limited, was founded in 1995 i.e, during the rise of .com bubble, by Sanjeev Bikhchandani, began its journey as an internet company. It quickly rose to prominence with Naukri.com, a job portal that revolutionized the way Indians approached employment opportunities.

Trailblazing Ventures of Info Edge

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Image Credits — Info Edge

Naukri.com: Launched in 1997, it became India’s first online job site. The portal transformed job-seeking processes, offering easy access to opportunities across industries.

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Aks Jain
Aks Jain

Written by Aks Jain

After running multiple startups and failing in most of them, I now plan to pen down my thoughts on various topics around startups, marketing, tech and business.

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