Info Edge (India) reported a 27% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the June quarter, reaching Rs 296 crore. Revenue also saw a 17% rise to Rs 791 crore. Standalone billings grew by 11.2%, with recruitment business increasing by 9.0% and non-recruitment portfolio growing by 17.6%. However, the recruitment segment faced headwinds and a sectoral slowdown.
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