Hold onto your laptops, India’s recruitment world is about to change forever! Info Edge, the parent company of Naukri, IIMJobs, Hirist, and NaukriGulf, has just shaken up the tech landscape by promoting Jatin Thukral to Chief AI Scientist and Chief Product Officer of Naukri. And if you thought AI was just a buzzword, think again—this move signals a full-blown AI revolution in India’s job portal ecosystem.
The timing couldn’t be more electrifying. Info Edge’s FY25 report reveals a staggering 15–20% improvement in key metrics thanks to AI-driven initiatives across search, personalization, and new products like Naukri 360 and AI-Rex. With Thukral at the helm, AI is no longer a sidekick—it’s the powerhouse steering the company toward explosive growth and game-changing innovation.
Thukral isn’t just any executive; he’s the brains behind Info Edge’s AI-first strategy, tasked with transforming millions of job seekers’ experiences and turning recruiters’ dreams into reality. From generative AI that predicts the perfect job fit to data-driven analytics that optimize hiring, the possibilities are endless. Info Edge is betting big, and the company’s 130-strong AI team is only going to grow bigger, smarter, and faster.
But the shake-up doesn’t stop there. Nimish Kulshrestha has been promoted to Chief Business Officer for IIMJobs, Hirist, and NaukriGulf, while Shail Gaurav now leads Naukri 360 as Chief Business Officer and Head of B2C Marketing. Even Atul Kumar is stepping aside in this sweeping reorganization. The message is clear: Info Edge is laser-focused on combining AI and business strategy to dominate the market.
Experts are calling this a “defining moment” for India’s job market. Personalized job recommendations, predictive hiring insights, and smarter recruitment processes aren’t just possibilities—they’re coming fast. For job seekers, it could mean landing your dream job faster than ever. For employers, hiring top talent could become a breeze. And for Info Edge? Skyrocketing growth and AI-led monetization opportunities.
With generative AI now at the core, Thukral’s leadership could mark the beginning of a new era where traditional job portals become relics of the past. Imagine a recruitment ecosystem where AI understands your career ambitions better than you do, where analytics predict hiring trends, and where Naukri 360 and AI-Rex redefine success for millions of professionals and businesses alike.
The bottom line: Info Edge is not just upgrading its leadership—it’s upgrading the entire future of Indian recruitment. And if you thought job hunting was predictable before, think again. AI is about to rewrite the rules, and Jatin Thukral is holding the pen.
The question now is: Are you ready for the AI takeover of India’s job market? Because it’s coming—and fast.
