Kajaria Ceramics buyback opens July 3 at ₹1,380 per share
Kajaria Ceramics Limited will open its buyback offer on July 3, 2026, to repurchase up to 21,50,000 equity shares at ₹1,380 each, aggregating to ₹296.70 crore. The offer closes on July 9, 2026, and is open to eligible shareholders, excluding the Promoter Group.

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Kajaria Ceramics Limited has announced the opening of its buyback offer on July 3, 2026, at a price of ₹1,380 per share. The offer, which aggregates to ₹296.70 crore for up to 21,50,000 equity shares, will close on July 9, 2026. The buyback aims to return surplus funds to shareholders and is being conducted through the tender offer route using the stock exchange mechanism. The record date to determine shareholder eligibility was fixed as June 29, 2026.
The Board of Directors initially approved the proposal on April 30, 2026, and shareholders approved the buyback via a special resolution through postal ballot on June 23, 2026. The buyback size represents 10.27% and 9.87% of the aggregate of the paid-up capital and free reserves as per the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, respectively. The offer is open to all eligible shareholders except the Promoter and the Promoter Group, who have expressed their intention not to participate.
The Company has dispatched the Letter of Offer and Tender Form, dated June 30, 2026, through electronic means to eligible shareholders whose email IDs are registered with the Company or Depositories. Physical dispatch was made on July 1, 2026, for those without registered email IDs. Additionally, the Company published newspaper advertisements regarding the dispatch of the Letter of Offer in the Financial Express and Jansatta on July 2, 2026.
Key Details of the Buyback
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Buyback Size | Up to 21,50,000 equity shares |
| Buyback Price | ₹1,380 per share |
| Total Outlay | Up to ₹296.70 crore |
| Route | Tender Offer |
| Percentage of Paid-up Capital | 1.35% |
Nuvama Wealth Management Limited has been appointed as the manager to the buyback and the registered broker, while MUFG Intime India Private Limited (Formerly Link Intime India Private Limited) serves as the Registrar to the Buyback. The funds for the buyback will be sourced from the company's free reserves and internal accruals.
Schedule of Activities
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Record Date | June 29, 2026 |
| Buyback Opening Date | July 3, 2026 |
| Buyback Closing Date | July 9, 2026 |
| Last Date for Settlement | July 16, 2026 |
The buyback entitlement ratio is approximately 16 equity shares for every 127 equity shares held for the reserved category of small shareholders, and 21 equity shares for every 928 equity shares held for the general category of eligible shareholders. The exact entitlement will be communicated to eligible shareholders along with the Letter of Offer.
Historical Stock Returns for Kajaria Ceramics
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.25% | +1.16% | +12.74% | +22.40% | +2.88% | +22.24% |
How will the reduction of equity capital by 1.35% impact Kajaria Ceramics' earnings per share (EPS) post-buyback?
What is the expected market reaction to the ₹1,380 price offer given the current trading levels?
Will this significant cash outlay of ₹296.70 crore affect the company's future expansion or capital expenditure plans?































