Info Edge (India) Limited is navigating a leadership transition as Mr. Pawan Goyal has tendered his resignation from the role of Whole-time Director and Chief Business Officer – Naukri. The company states that his resignation, dated March 31, 2026, will take effect with the close of business on May 31, 2026. The board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee have recorded the development with appreciation for the significant contributions Mr. Goyal has made during his tenure, and he will continue to shoulder his responsibilities up to the effective date. The company also noted that he will cease to be a member of the board committees where he previously served.
A veteran of Info Edge’s Naukri business, Mr. Goyal led the unit for seven years, steering growth and strategy in a challenging digital hiring landscape. The communications accompanying the resignation highlight a track record of value creation, including a compound annual growth trajectory of 16.8% for the business and an improvement in operating PBT margins from roughly 53% to near 57% during his tenure. The move signals a notable inflection point for Info Edge as it continues to refine its leadership bench and strategic focus.
While the departure marks the end of an era for Naukri’s executive leadership within Info Edge, the company has not disclosed a successor in this notice. The leadership team and the board will chart the path forward, balancing continuity with the need to inject fresh perspectives into the high-growth segments of Info Edge’s diversified portfolio. As markets and teams absorb the shift, stakeholders will be watching who steps into the interim and eventual successor roles to sustain momentum across the group’s flagship brands.