Q2 FY27 operating profit up 30%; Hitesh Oberoi to step down as CEO

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AI summary

Q2 FY27 revenue rose 13% to Rs 842 crore and operating profit rose 30% to Rs 347 crore, lifting operating profit margin to 41%. Cash from operations grew 27% to Rs 373 crore, with Rs 4,976 crore cash at September end. Recruitment billings rose 13%; 99acres billings rose 21% and losses narrowed. AI products had a Rs 240 crore annualised run rate. Hitesh Oberoi will step down on December 2, with Sanjeev Bikhchandani taking over as Group CEO.

Likely market impact

Strong profit and cash growth supports the stock, with 99acres and AI adding upside. The planned CEO succession may create short-term uncertainty.