Infosys Launches ₹18,000 Crore Share Buyback via Tender Offer—E-Voting Underway

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Infosys has initiated its largest-ever equity share buyback worth ₹18,000 crore, approved via postal ballot and remote e-voting. The buyback will be conducted through the tender offer route at ₹1,800 per share. Shareholders can vote between October 6 and November 4, 2025. The move aims to enhance shareholder value.

Infosys Ltd has officially launched its ₹18,000 crore equity share buyback program, marking the largest in the company’s history. The proposal, approved by the Board on September 11, 2025, is now open for shareholder approval via postal ballot and remote e-voting, which commenced on October 6 and will conclude on November 4, 2025.

The buyback will be executed through the tender offer route, allowing eligible shareholders to tender their shares at a fixed price of ₹1,800 per equity share. The offer size represents 24.31% of the total paid-up share capital and free reserves of Infosys, based on the latest standalone financials as of June 30, 2025.

Major Takeaways:
Buyback Size & Price:

Total buyback amount: ₹18,000 crore

Buyback price: ₹1,800 per share

Face value: ₹5 per equity share

Route & Mechanism:

Conducted via tender offer through the stock exchange mechanism

Shareholders can participate by tendering shares during the buyback window

Voting Timeline:

Remote e-voting began on October 6, 2025

Voting closes on November 4, 2025, at 5 PM

Postal ballot conducted exclusively through electronic means

Eligibility & Record Date:

Shareholders must hold Infosys shares before the record date (to be announced) to be eligible

Institutional and retail investors can participate proportionately

Notable Updates:
Strategic Intent: The buyback is aimed at returning surplus cash to shareholders, improving earnings per share (EPS), and enhancing long-term shareholder value.

Market Impact: Infosys shares have shown positive momentum post-announcement, reflecting investor optimism around capital allocation and corporate governance.

Shareholder Advisory: Investors are advised to review the postal ballot notice and consult financial advisors before participating.

Infosys continues to demonstrate its commitment to shareholder returns and disciplined capital management through this landmark buyback initiative.

Sources: 1. ET Now – Buyback Notice & Key Dates 2. Infosys Investor Relations – Postal Ballot PDF 3. IPO Watch – Buyback Price & Ratio Details