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History of Just Dial Limited

Incorporated in 1993, Just Dial Limited is one of the leading local search engines and local discovery platforms in India. The company offers a comprehensive listing of businesses, services and products across different categories.

The company started as A&M Communications Private Limited. In 1996, they started their search business operations in Mumbai with a telephone number. In 2006, the company’s name was changed to Just Dial Private Limited. In 2007, the company launched its website, www.justdial.com and started a website search service along with an SMS service in the same year. 

In 2009, Just Dial’s website for the first time, achieved 25 million visits in a year. In 2011, the company had a demerger of activities and operations pertaining to IT-related testing and related services to JD Global. In 2013, they launched Search Plus Services and went public in the same year.  In 2014, Just Dial expanded its services and launched them in the UAE and the UK. This was followed by the launch of their Android App, Search Plus. In 2021, the company launched an exclusive B2B platform, Jd Mart. 

As of September 2023, the company has listed more than 40 million businesses across India. They are available in over 11,000 pin codes spread across over 250 cities. The company has about 171.7 million quarterly unique users across various platforms, including mobile, web, App, etc. They have offices located in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata. 

Business Segments of Just Dial Limited 

The platforms and services offered by the company are as follows: 

• JD App: The company offers business discovery services on its Android and iOS apps. A few services offered on the app include user ratings, location-based search on maps, movies, news, stocks, sports, price discovery for hotels, augmented reality (AR)-based listing finder, and more.
• JD Mart: This platform by the company is a B2B marketplace for SMEs to meet their business needs. They help suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers, importers, and exporters market their products online. 

• JD Omni: Under this, the company helps business owners shift online business via customisable and transaction-ready websites. 

• Online self-sign-up: Through this service, businesses can campaign on Just Dial. 

• JD Ratings: This tool helps businesses get unbiased and mobile-verified reviews and ratings.

• JD Pay: In this, the company offers payment services for businesses and customers. 

• JD Analytics: This service offered by the company is for businesses to check their missed leads and competition, read reviews and much more.

As of March 31, 2023, the subsidiary of Just Dial Limited are as follows:

• MYJD Private Limited: This wholly-owned subsidiary of the company provides internet-enabled services.

Key Personalities of Just Dial Limited

V.S.S. Mani, Founder, CEO and Managing Director

V.S.S. Mani is the Founder, Managing Director and CEO of Just Dial Limited. He has more than 35 years of experience in the media and local search services field. Under his supervision, the company was kept on the growth track and driven by technological innovation.