Infosys share buyback: key details and investor takeaways

’s ₹18,000 crore share buyback will open on November 20 and close November 26, following shareholder approval on November 6 for repurchase of up to 10 crore fully paid-up equity shares. The buyback price is set at ₹1,800 per share, open to shareholders holding the company’s shares as of the record date, November 14.​ 5 things to know Buyback window: Opens November 20, closes November 26—shareholders can tender shares in this period.​ Buyback price/size: Set at ₹1,800 per share, totaling up to ₹18,000 crore (~2-2.5% of equity).​ Eligibility: Only shareholders on record as of November 14, 2025, can participate.​ Route: Tender offer—shares will be accepted on a proportionate basis, meaning investors may see only a portion of their tendered shares bought back.​ Shareholder benefit: Buybacks can support share price, signal confidence, and return excess cash; acceptance ratio will depend on total shares tendered.​ What to watch Monitor the public response (retail/HNI), acceptance ratio after closing, and any further commentary by Infosys on capital return or payout policy following the buyback. This move is also likely to support short-term sentiment and could lead to improved return metrics such as EPS and ROE. No Recommendations Source: The Economic Times