Bajaj Auto shareholders approve ₹5,632.8 crore buyback
Bajaj Auto Limited shareholders have approved a buyback of up to 46,94,000 equity shares at ₹12,000 per share, totaling ₹5,632.80 crore. The resolution was passed via postal ballot on June 18, 2026, following Board approval on May 6, 2026. The offer represents a significant premium to the market price and is funded from free reserves.

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Bajaj Auto Limited shareholders have approved the buyback of up to 46,94,000 fully paid-up equity shares at a price of ₹12,000 per share, aggregating to ₹5,632.80 crore. The special resolution was passed by the shareholders through a postal ballot on June 18, 2026. The offer represents a premium of 26.31% and 26.53% to the volume weighted average market price on BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, respectively, during the three months preceding April 30, 2026. The buyback constitutes 16.93% and 15.59% of the aggregate of the fully paid-up equity share capital and free reserves of the company as per the latest audited standalone and consolidated financial statements as on March 31, 2026, respectively.
The Board of Directors had approved the proposal on May 6, 2026. The company has fixed June 24, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility. The buyback will be implemented out of the free reserves, securities premium account, and other permitted sources. The Promoters and Promoter Group have expressed their intention not to participate in the buyback. S R B C & CO LLP, Chartered Accountants, the statutory auditors of the company, have reported that the amount of permissible capital payment for the proposed buyback has been properly determined in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Buy-Back of Securities) Regulations, 2018.
Buyback Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Buyback Size | Up to 46,94,000 equity shares |
| Face Value | ₹10 per share |
| Buyback Price | ₹12,000 per share |
| Aggregate Amount | Up to ₹5,632.80 crore |
| Record Date | 24 June 2026 |
| Board Approval Date | 6 May 2026 |
| Shareholder Approval Date | 18 June 2026 |
Historical Stock Returns for Bajaj Auto
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.95% | -1.98% | -6.70% | +7.34% | +17.50% | +132.87% |
How will the reduction of 16.93% in equity share capital impact Bajaj Auto's return on equity (ROE) and earnings per share (EPS) moving forward?
What strategic capital allocation plans does Bajaj Auto have for its remaining free reserves following this significant ₹5,632.80 crore payout?
How might the non-participation of the Promoter Group influence the public float and liquidity of the stock once the buyback is completed?
































