Infosys has published the letter of offer for the buyback which has all the information related to the buyback offer. The buyback of the issue will start on 20 November 2025 and will be lasting till 26 November 2025. The last date of payment of consideration amount to the eligible shareholders who participated in the buyback is 3 December 2025.
Entitlement Ratio for Retail Shareholders in the Buyback of Infosys:
The entitlement ratio or the buyback ratio for retail or small shareholders (who hold shares of value less than Rs. 2,00,000 as on the record date) is 2:11. This means that Infosys will accept or buyout at least 2 share(s) out of every 11 share(s) from these shareholders.
Entitlement Ratio for Non-Retail Shareholders in the Buyback of Infosys:
The entitlement ratio or the buyback ratio for non-retail or general shareholders (who hold shares of value more than Rs. 2,00,000 as on the record date) is 17:706. This means that Infosys will accept or buyout at least 17 share(s) out of every 706 share(s) from these shareholders.
For the shares which are tendered to Infosys, the company will make the payment of the buyback amount by 3 December 2025 directly to your registered bank account.
The detailed announcement by the company can be found here.
Let us understand the buyback issue with respect to its profitability
| Buyback Rate | 1800 |
|---|---|
| Closing Rate | 1502.80 |
| No. of Shares to be eligible for Retail category | 133 |
| Investment Value to be eligible for Retail category | 199872.4 |
Analysis of Buyback of Infosys:
| Acceptance Ratio (in %) | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shares Accepted | 13 | 26 | 39 | 53 | 66 | 79 | 93 | 106 | 119 | 133 |
| Profit (in Rs.) | 3863.6 | 7727.2 | 11590.8 | 15751.6 | 19615.2 | 23478.8 | 27639.6 | 31503.2 | 35366.8 | 39527.6 |
| Absolute Returns (in %) | 1.93 | 3.87 | 5.8 | 7.88 | 9.81 | 11.75 | 13.83 | 15.76 | 17.69 | 19.78 |
| Annualized Returns (in %) | 37.13 | 74.27 | 111.4 | 151.39 | 188.53 | 225.66 | 265.66 | 302.79 | 339.92 | 379.92 |
Notes:
Here are the easy steps you can follow to apply for Infosys buyback
Step 1 : Go to the Dhan Web Page/ https://web.dhan.co/
Step 2: Click on Money from the Index, on left-hand side of the screen scroll the Options available to find Shares Buyback & OFS.(Only Applicable for Eligible Shareholders)
Step 3: Click on the same to see the Offers Open available.
Please find some helpful FAQs on the buyback of Infosys below:
1. What are the available categories for tendering shares in a buyback offer of Infosys?
Shares can be tendered in the buyback through two distinct categories – Retail and General. The determination of the applicable category is based on the value of shares held in the demat account as of 14 November 2025 which is the record date. Shareholders with holdings valued at Rs. 200,000 or below will fall within the Retail category, while those with holdings exceeding Rs. 200,000 will fall into the General category.
2. How to participate in the buyback of Infosys in case the shares of are pledged for margin?
For buyback, only unencumbered (free) shares can be submitted in the buyback. Therefore, you will need to unpledged the shares of Infosys before the buyback order window concludes to tender them for the buyback.
3. What is the procedure for tendering shares of Infosys in the buyback program?
To participate in the buyback, login to Dhan Web > Go to “Money” section and select “Shares Buyback”. From here you can tender the shares for buyback and authorize the process by using CDSL TPIN and OTP for authentication.
4. I had sold the shares of Infosys on (or after) the record date, which is 14 November 2025. Can I still participate in the buyback offer?
Yes. Since due to T+1 settlement, the shares will be moved out of your demat only on the next settlement date after the record date. Hence on the record date, you maintain eligibility for the buyback. However, in this specific scenario, you will need to procure shares from the open market and subsequently submit them for the buyback before the offer concludes.
5. Can shares greater than the entitlement be tendered for buyback of Infosys?
Yes. You can opt to submit more shares than your designated entitlement, the acceptance of these additional shares within the buyback will be contingent upon the acceptance ratio determined by Infosys. Any shares that are not accepted will be re-credited to your demat account by the Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA).
6. When is the entitlement ratio for the buyback of Infosys announced?
The entitlement ratio will be announced by Infosys after the record date which is 14 November 2025.
9. What are the charges for tendering the shares for buyback of Infosys?
For tendering shares for buyback, Rs. 12.5 + GST will be charged as DP Transaction charges (as the shares will be moving out of your Demat account) and Brokerage will be minimum of 0.03% or Rs. 20 per order.
7. Where will the proceeds of buyback be credited and by when?
The proceeds of the buyback will be credited by Infosys to your primary bank account. The amount gets credited generally after 15 days after closure of the buyback window.
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