Infosys shares will remain in focus after the Bengaluru-based IT services major announced a massive ₹18,000 crore share buyback on September 11, 2025, post-market hours. The record date for shareholder eligibility is yet to be disclosed.
Infosys Buyback Details
- Total Buyback Size: Up to ₹18,000 crore
- Number of Shares: Up to 10 crore shares
- Equity Percentage: Around 2.19% of total equity capital
- Buyback Price: ₹1,800 per share (19% premium to Sep 11 closing price)
- Mode: Tender offer route
This is the largest-ever buyback undertaken by Infosys, signaling strong confidence in its financial position and ability to return value to shareholders.
Why Tender Offer Instead of Open Market?
Infosys has carried out four buybacks since 2017, with the last three executed via the open market route. However, following SEBI’s regulatory changes effective April 1, 2025, open-market buybacks are no longer permitted.
As a result, Infosys will conduct this buyback through the tender offer mechanism, where shareholders can tender their shares at the fixed buyback price.
What is a Tender Offer Buyback?
Under the tender offer route, companies purchase shares directly from existing shareholders at a predetermined price, usually at a premium over the market price. This ensures all eligible shareholders have an opportunity to participate.
Infosys has also set up a buyback committee to handle execution and compliance with the tender process.
ADR Holders Eligible Too
Infosys confirmed that holders of American Depository Receipts (ADRs) will also be allowed to participate in this buyback, expanding its scope to global investors.
Summary
- Infosys announced its largest-ever buyback worth ₹18,000 crore.
- The company will repurchase 10 crore shares (2.19% equity) at ₹1,800 per share, a 19% premium.
- Unlike previous open-market buybacks, this one will use the tender offer route due to regulatory changes.
- Both Indian shareholders and ADR holders are eligible.
- Record date for eligibility is yet to be announced.
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