Cyient Confirms Postal Ballot Notice Dispatch and Newspaper Ads for ₹720 Cr Buyback
Cyient Limited has confirmed the dispatch of its Postal Ballot Notice on 11 May 2026 and the subsequent publication of newspaper advertisements on 13 May 2026 in Business Standard and Mana Telangana. The notice seeks shareholder approval via remote e-voting (12 May–10 June 2026) for a ₹720 crore buyback of up to 64,00,000 equity shares at INR 1,125 per share through the tender offer route, and the re-appointment of Mr. Krishna Bodanapu as Executive Vice-Chairman and Managing Director for three years from 03 April 2026 to 03 April 2029. Results are to be announced on or before 12 June 2026.

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Cyient Limited has confirmed the dispatch of the Postal Ballot Notice to its members regarding the proposed buyback of equity shares and the re-appointment of its Executive Vice-Chairman and Managing Director. The notice was sent electronically on Monday, 11 May 2026, to members whose email addresses are registered with the Company or depository participants as on the Cut-off Date of 08 May 2026. Subsequently, on 13 May 2026, the Company Secretary Sudheendra Putty confirmed the publication of newspaper advertisements in Business Standard (all editions) and Mana Telangana, formally notifying the dispatch of the Notice in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Buyback and Re-appointment Proposals
The Board of Directors had previously approved two key resolutions to be put to shareholders via the postal ballot process. The first is the buyback of up to 64,00,000 fully paid-up equity shares at a price of INR 1,125 per share, aggregating to INR 720,00,00,000 (Indian Rupees Seven Hundred Twenty Crores). The buyback is proposed through the tender offer route and excludes promoters and members of the promoter group. The second resolution pertains to the re-appointment of Mr. Krishna Bodanapu (DIN: 00605187) as Executive Vice-Chairman and Managing Director for a period of three years from 03 April 2026 to 03 April 2029, subject to shareholder approval.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Buyback Price | INR 1,125 per Equity Share |
| Buyback Offer Size | INR 720,00,00,000 |
| Maximum Shares | 64,00,000 equity shares |
| Buyback Route | Tender Offer (excludes promoters) |
| MD Tenure | 3 years (03.04.2026 to 03.04.2029) |
E-Voting Schedule and Process
Shareholder approval is being sought exclusively through remote e-voting. The facility commenced at 09:00 A.M. IST on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, and will conclude at 05:00 P.M. IST on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, after which the e-voting facility will be disabled by the RTA. KFin Technologies Limited, the Company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, has been engaged to facilitate the electronic voting process. Members who have not registered their email addresses may do so through their Depository Participant for shares held in electronic form, or by writing to KFin Technologies Limited at Selenium, Tower B, Plot No-31&32, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Serilingampally, Hyderabad-500032, Telangana, for shares held in physical form.
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Postal Ballot Notice Dispatch | Monday, 11 May 2026 |
| Newspaper Advertisement Published | 13 May 2026 |
| Cut-off Date | 08 May 2026 |
| E-Voting Commencement | 09:00 A.M. IST, Tuesday, 12 May 2026 |
| E-Voting Closure | 05:00 P.M. IST, Wednesday, 10 June 2026 |
| Results Announcement | On or before Friday, 12 June 2026 |
Scrutinizer and Results Declaration
Mr. Manish Kumar Singhania, Practicing Company Secretary (Membership No. ACS 22056; CP No. 8068), has been appointed as the Scrutinizer to conduct the e-voting process in a fair and transparent manner. The Scrutinizer will submit the report to the Chairman or any other authorized person after the completion of scrutiny. The results will be announced on or before Friday, 12 June 2026, and will be communicated to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The declared results will also be uploaded on the Company's website at www.cyient.com and on the website of KFin Technologies Limited at https://evoting.kfintech.com/ .
U.S. Regulatory Disclosure
The Company has noted that the buyback has not yet been approved by shareholders and has therefore not yet commenced. The communication is provided for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities. The buyback is subject to the grant of certain exemptions and no-action relief by the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow the buyback to be made to eligible shareholders in the U.S. without breaching the rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Shareholders are advised to carefully read all documents relating to the buyback prior to making any decision.
Historical Stock Returns for Cyient
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.11% | +0.82% | +6.18% | -20.43% | -30.61% | +14.18% |
How might Cyient's exclusion of promoters from the buyback tender offer impact retail shareholder participation rates and the overall subscription levels for the INR 720 crore buyback?
What are the potential implications for Cyient's stock price and earnings per share if the SEC grants the necessary exemptions allowing U.S. shareholders to participate in the buyback?
How could Krishna Bodanapu's re-appointment as Executive Vice-Chairman and MD for the next three years influence Cyient's strategic direction in key growth areas such as digital engineering and sustainability services?

































