Bajaj Auto Approves Buyback of 46.94 Lakh Shares Worth ₹5,632 Crore
Bajaj Auto approved a buyback of up to 46.94 lakh equity shares at ₹12,000 each, totaling ₹5,632.80 crore. The buyback, representing 1.68% of paid-up capital, was approved by the board on May 6, 2026, and shareholders on June 18, 2026. It will be executed via tender offer.
A large buyback program of this magnitude can significantly impact the company's capital structure, share price, and shareholder returns.
The buyback announcement is viewed positively as it indicates the company's commitment to returning surplus cash to shareholders and potentially enhancing earnings per share and return on equity.
Bajaj Auto Limited has announced the approval of a buyback of up to 46,94,000 fully paid-up equity shares, representing approximately 1.68% of the company's total paid-up equity share capital. The buyback will be conducted at a price of ₹12,000 per equity share, for an aggregate amount of up to ₹5,632.80 crore (excluding transaction costs).
This decision was approved by the company's board of directors on May 6, 2026, and subsequently by the shareholders through a special resolution passed by postal ballot on June 18, 2026. The buyback will be executed on a proportionate basis through the tender offer route, in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (Buy-Back of Securities) Regulations, 2018.
The buyback price offers a premium of approximately 26.31% to 26.53% over the volume-weighted average market price in the three months preceding April 30, 2026. The company has confirmed that the buyback size is within the statutory limit of 25% of the aggregate paid-up equity share capital and free reserves, based on audited financial statements as of March 31, 2026. Funds for the buyback will be sourced from free reserves and securities premium account, not from borrowed funds.
The buyback process will involve a tender offer mechanism facilitated through the stock exchanges. A record date will be announced to determine eligible shareholders. Notably, the promoters and promoter group have declared their intention not to participate in the buyback. The buyback is expected to be completed within one year from the date of the special resolution.
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