Synopsis:
The IT company is in focus after promoters opted out of the Rs. 18,000 crore buyback, signaling long-term confidence. The tender offer will repurchase up to 10 crore shares, marking the company’s fifth buyback in a decade.
This company provides consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation digital services to enable clients to execute strategies for their digital transformation is now in focus after promoters decided to back out of buying back the shares in the company.
With market capitalization of Rs. 6,38,905 cr, the shares of Infosys Ltd are currently trading at Rs. 1,541 per share, increasing 5% in today’s market session, making a high of Rs. 1,543.90, from its previous close of Rs. 1,472.40 per share.
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Infosys shares jumped nearly 5% after promoters, including Narayana Murthy and Nandan Nilekani, formally opted out of participating in the company’s record Rs 18,000 crore share buyback announced in September 2025.
The buyback, structured through the tender offer route at Rs 1,800 per share, will see up to 10 crore shares repurchased, representing around 2.41% of total outstanding equity.
Promoters and founder families, collectively holding over 13% stake, have decided to retain their shares, effectively increasing their proportional ownership post-buyback. Investors saw this non-participation as a display of long-term confidence in Infosys, spurring positive sentiment and driving a sharp rally in the stock even as broader IT sector sentiments remained mixed.
This marks the company’s fifth share buyback in the past ten years. The previous buyback occurred in 2022 through the open market, totaling Rs. 9,300 crore at an average price of Rs. 1,850 per share, during which the company repurchased 6 crore shares.
About the company
Infosys Ltd is a leading global IT services and consulting company headquartered in India. It provides a wide range of services, including software development, digital transformation, cloud solutions, and business consulting, serving clients across industries worldwide.
The company reported sales of Rs. 44,490 crore, up 9% YoY from Rs. 40,986 crore in September 2024. EBIDTA grew 7% YoY to Rs. 10,535 crore, while net profit increased 13% YoY to Rs. 7,375 crore. Earnings per share (EPS) rose to Rs. 17.73, reflecting consistent growth and strong operational performance.
Written by Manideep Appana
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