IT Hiring May Not Bottom for 1-2 Quarters
Companies report overhiring post-COVID with elevated bench strength; management acknowledges no visibility on when IT services hiring normalizes, risking continued Naukri billing pressure through FY24.
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Non-IT July Softness Contradicts Prior Guidance
After stating non-IT could grow 20-25% if GDP holds at 6%+, July jobseeker data showed non-IT also slowing. Management is investigating base effects and seasonal factors, creating guidance uncertainty.
Jeevansathi Monetization Gap
Despite 6.4% billing growth and traffic gains from free-chat, revenue declined 15.3%. Management admits challenge of converting new users to paying customers in an intensely competitive matrimony market.
4B Networks Write-off Reflection
Sanjeev Bikhchandani admitted the INR 288 crore 4B Networks write-off was a mistake, with ongoing arbitration. Internal diligence review may indicate broader portfolio risk management gaps.