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Infosys Limited Share Buyback 2025

1. What’s the announcement?

Infosys has announced its largest-ever share buyback: the board approved purchasing up to 10 crore equity shares (about 2.41% of paid-up capital) at ₹1,800 per share, for a total of ₹18,000 crore.
The record date to determine eligibility is 14 November 2025.

2. Why did Infosys do this?

Return surplus cash to shareholders and reduce equity base (which may enhance EPS over time).

Signal confidence in its business and cash-flows despite a somewhat muted environment for IT companies.

With promoters deciding not to participate, more of the buyback pool is available for public shareholders, particularly retail.

3. Key numbers at a glance

Parameter	Detail
Buyback size	₹18,000 crore
Buyback price	₹1,800 per share (premium ~18-19% over pre-announcement price)
Shares to be repurchased	Up to 10 crore equity shares
% of paid-up capital	~2.41%
Record date for eligibility	14 November 2025

4. What should shareholders/investors know?

If you hold Infosys shares in your demat account by the close of record date (and meet any other conditions), you become eligible to tender for the buyback.

The fact that promoters are not participating means the pool of shares available for the public is relatively larger, which can increase the acceptance ratio for retail participants.

However, buybacks via tender-offer route often have acceptance ratios less than 100% — meaning not all shares offered will necessarily be bought back.

Tax implications matter: Under current regulations, the benefit from buyback may be treated as a deemed dividend in certain cases, affecting net returns.

5. Is this an opportunity—and for whom?

Pros:

Existing shareholders may benefit from the premium offer price (₹1,800) vs. market price at announcement.

Retail shareholders especially might see better acceptance ratios due to dedicated quotas.

Signals by company about returning capital can boost sentiment.

Cautions:

Buying shares just to participate may carry risk: market price might adjust, acceptance ratio is not guaranteed, and tax reduces net benefit.

Long-term investment decisions should primarily depend on company fundamentals; buyback is a one-time event.

For high-tax-bracket investors, after tax the gain may be less attractive compared to alternate routes.

6. What happens next—timeline & process

After the record date (14 Nov 2025), Infosys will issue a Letter of Offer to eligible shareholders, detailing how to tender shares.

The tendering window (when you submit shares) opens for a specified period (typically a few working days) after the offer.

Once the company completes the buyback, accepted shares will be extinguished and payment made to shareholders whose offers were accepted. Unaccepted shares returned to demat.

7. Takeaways for your blog post

Emphasise key facts: ₹18,000 crore, ₹1,800/share, record date 14 Nov.

Highlight the strategic intent: returning capital, signal of confidence, promoter non-participation.

Provide guidance: what shareholders should check/consider (eligibility, tax, timeline).

Include caution: not a guaranteed profit, acceptance ratio matters, tax/market risk.

Encourage readers to consult their financial advisor before making decisions.

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