Infosys Announces Largest Ever Share Buyback of ₹18,000 Crore; Record Date Set for November 14, 2025

Infosys Ltd., India's second-largest IT services company, has announced its fifth and largest share buyback program to date, amounting to ₹18,000 crore.

The company has designated Friday, November 14, 2025, as the record date for determining eligible shareholders for this significant buyback.

The buyback will be conducted using the tender offer route, where Infosys will repurchase shares at a fixed price of ₹1,800 per share. This price represents a substantial 23% premium over the stock's closing price on Thursday, November 13, 2025, which was ₹1,466.5.

A key detail is that the promoters of Infosys have confirmed they will not be participating in this buyback. This is often seen positively by other shareholders as it can lead to a higher acceptance ratio for their tendered shares.

Shareholders whose names appear in the company's register of members as of the closing of business hours on Friday, November 14, 2025, will be eligible to tender their shares.

Infosys shares closed nearly unchanged at ₹1,466.5 on Thursday, November 13, 2025. The stock has traded flat over the last month and is down 22% year-to-date.

Heading "Impact" This announcement is generally viewed as positive for Infosys's shareholders. It offers a clear opportunity to exit at a premium price and signals the company's commitment to returning capital to its investors. The lack of promoter participation is a strategic move that could benefit retail investors by improving their chances of having their tendered shares accepted in the buyback. This news could lead to a short-term positive sentiment for the stock. Rating: 8/10

Heading "Difficult Terms" Share Buyback: A corporate action where a company repurchases its own outstanding shares from the marketplace. This reduces the number of outstanding shares, potentially increasing earnings per share and returning capital to shareholders. Record Date: A specific date set by a company to determine which shareholders are eligible to receive dividends, participate in a stock split, or, in this case, a share buyback. Tender Offer Route: A method by which a company offers to buy back its shares directly from shareholders at a specified price and for a specified period. Shareholders decide whether to "tender" their shares for sale. Promoters: Individuals or entities who have founded or control a company. In India, they typically hold a significant stake and are often involved in the management or strategic direction. Acceptance Ratio: In a share buyback, this refers to the proportion of shares tendered by eligible shareholders that the company actually repurchases. A higher acceptance ratio means more tendered shares are bought back. Premium: When a buyback price is higher than the current market price of the stock.