Info Edge, the parent company of platforms like Naukri and Jeevansathi, has seen its AI and deeptech startup investments reach a combined valuation of over Rs 1,200 crore as of March 2026, reflecting strong returns and continuing growth in the Indian innovation landscape.
- Rs 1,827 crore total value from Rs 1,003 crore invested in AI & deeptech since 2020
- AI portfolio valued at Rs 1,268 crore with 31% estimated gross IRR
- Deeptech portfolio includes robotics, spacetech, and semiconductor startups
What happened
Info Edge has invested Rs 1,003 crore in 54 AI and deeptech startups since 2020. As of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, the combined fair market value of these investments stood at Rs 1,827 crore, representing an overall return multiple of approximately 1.8x. This growth underscores the firm’s focused commitment to emerging technology sectors in India.
Breaking down the portfolio, the company invested Rs 614 crore across 28 AI startups, which are now valued at Rs 1,268 crore, delivering a 2.1x multiple and an estimated 31% gross internal rate of return (IRR). The deeptech segment saw Rs 445 crore invested in 30 companies, growing to a current value of Rs 559 crore with a 1.2x multiple and an IRR close to 15%. These portfolios include innovators in speech recognition, robotics, spacetech, and semiconductor manufacturing.
Why it matters
Info Edge’s expanding investments in AI and deeptech startups highlight India's accelerating push towards advanced technologies and innovation. The company’s ability to nearly double its invested capital in these domains within a relatively short span reflects both the potential of Indian startups and strategic investor confidence.
The AI portfolio’s strong returns showcase high-growth areas in artificial intelligence and machine learning, while the deeptech segment, covering diverse high-tech fields such as robotics and spacetech, signals the maturation of India’s industrial tech ecosystem. Info Edge’s backing provides vital support to these startups, boosting technology development and commercialization across the country.
What to watch next
Market watchers should track Info Edge’s AI and deeptech portfolios for follow-on funding rounds and performance updates, given that 28 of the 54 startups have already secured institutional follow-on investments. These could serve as key indicators of which technologies and companies will lead India's tech frontier in the coming years.
Additionally, Info Edge’s broader startup investments totaling Rs 4,900 crore, spanning quick commerce, fintech, and insurance technology, offer a glimpse into the company’s diversified approach to innovation funding. Continued value growth in these investments, alongside the AI and deeptech segments, will be crucial in shaping India’s digital economy trajectory.