Infosys Sets Record Date for Rs 18,000-Crore Share Buyback After Overwhelming Shareholder Approval
Infosys Limited has received strong shareholder approval for its ₹18,000 crore share buyback plan. The company has set November 14 as the record date for the program. The buyback involves purchasing 10 crore shares at ₹1,800 per share, representing 2.41% of the paid-up capital. Shareholders overwhelmingly supported the initiative with 98.81% votes in favor. The buyback will be implemented through a tender offer route on stock exchanges and funded from free reserves and securities premium account.

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Infosys Limited , a leading Indian IT services company, has received strong shareholder approval for its proposed share buyback plan and has now announced the record date for the program. The results of the postal ballot, which concluded on November 4, 2025, showed overwhelming support for the buyback initiative.
Buyback Details
The approved buyback involves the following key aspects:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Buyback Size | ₹18,000 crore |
| Price per Share | ₹1,800 |
| Number of Shares | 10 crore |
| % of Paid-up Capital | 2.41% |
Record Date Announcement
Infosys has set November 14 as the record date for its Rs 18,000-crore share buyback program. This date determines which shareholders will be eligible to participate in the buyback.
Voting Results
The postal ballot, conducted through remote e-voting, saw significant participation from shareholders:
| Category | Votes in Favor | Votes Against |
|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| Public Institutions | 99.46% | 0.54% |
| Public Non-Institutions | 91.13% | 8.87% |
| Overall | 98.81% | 1.19% |
A total of 3,21,41,60,130 votes were polled out of 4,15,43,92,203 total shares as of the cut-off date of September 22, 2025, representing a 77.37% turnout.
Implementation and Funding
The buyback will be implemented through a tender offer route on stock exchanges. Infosys plans to fund the buyback from its free reserves and securities premium account.
Regulatory Compliance
The buyback is subject to various regulatory requirements, including:
- Companies Act, 2013
- SEBI (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018
- Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (for non-resident shareholders)
Infosys has stated that the buyback would comply with the minimum public shareholding requirements as specified in LODR Regulations.
Shareholder Participation
All equity shareholders, including holders of American Depositary Shares (ADSs) who convert their ADSs to equity shares before the record date, will be eligible to participate in the buyback.
The strong approval from shareholders across categories indicates confidence in Infosys' financial management and strategy. This buyback may be seen as a way for the company to return excess cash to shareholders and potentially improve earnings per share by reducing the number of outstanding shares.
Historical Stock Returns for Infosys
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.08% | -1.81% | -0.63% | -2.96% | -19.58% | +31.81% |
















































