Cyient opens ₹7,200 crore buyback tender at ₹1,125 per share
Cyient Limited has commenced the tender process for its ₹7,200 crore buyback, offering ₹1,125 per share for up to 64,00,000 equity shares. The record date is June 17, 2026, with the tender window open from June 23 to June 30, 2026, on the BSE. Promoters will not participate, and 15% of the offer is reserved for small shareholders.

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Cyient Limited has commenced the tender process for its ₹7,200 crore buyback of equity shares, following shareholder approval via postal ballot on June 10, 2026. The company is offering to repurchase up to 64,00,000 fully paid-up equity shares at a price of ₹1,125 per share, aggregating to ₹7,200 crore. The buyback represents 20.31% and 14.09% of the aggregate of the paid-up share capital and free reserves as per the standalone and consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, respectively.
Buyback Timeline and Process
The company has fixed Wednesday, June 17, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility. The tender offer window opens on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, and closes on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The offer is being executed through the tender offer route on the BSE, which serves as the designated stock exchange. Axis Capital Limited has been appointed as the manager to the offer and the registered broker to facilitate the process.
Offer Structure and Funding
The buyback is open to all eligible shareholders, excluding promoters, members of the promoter group, and persons in control, who have expressed their intention not to participate. A minimum of 15% of the shares offered is reserved for small shareholders. The company will utilize free reserves, securities premium account, and internal accruals to fund the repurchase, ensuring that the debt-to-equity ratio does not exceed twice the paid-up capital and free reserves post-buyback.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Buyback Size | ₹7,200 crore |
| Price per Share | ₹1,125 |
| Number of Shares | 64,00,000 |
| Record Date | June 17, 2026 |
| Tender Period | June 23 – June 30, 2026 |
| Percentage of Paid-up Capital | 5.76% |
Management Re-appointment
Alongside the buyback approval, the postal ballot process also secured the re-appointment of Mr. Krishna Bodanapu as Executive Vice-Chairman and Managing Director for a three-year term effective from April 3, 2026, to April 3, 2029.
Historical Stock Returns for Cyient
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.70% | -1.62% | -4.54% | -23.95% | -34.65% | +7.30% |
How will the significant reduction in equity capital impact Cyient's earnings per share and return on equity metrics post-buyback?
What strategic capital allocation plans does Cyient have for the remaining free reserves and internal accruals after this ₹7,200 crore outflow?
Will the exclusion of promoters from the buyback lead to a meaningful increase in public shareholding and potentially higher trading liquidity?

































