Wipro: Shareholder resolutions passed including director re-appointments and buyback approval
Wipro's shareholders approved the re-appointment of Tulsi Naidu as an Independent Director for a second term starting 1 July 2026, and the appointment of Laura Marie Miller as an Independent Director effective 1 April 2026. A buyback of up to 60 crore shares at ₹250 per share, totaling ₹15,000 crore, was also approved via postal ballot which ended on 21 May 2026.
The buyback announcement and key director appointments can have a notable impact on shareholder value and company strategy.
The announcement highlights the successful passing of key resolutions, including director appointments and a significant buyback, which are generally perceived positively by investors.
Wipro Limited announced the results of its postal ballot, which concluded on 21 May 2026, regarding several special resolutions. The resolutions, conducted through remote e-voting, included the re-appointment of Ms. Tulsi Naidu as an Independent Director for a second five-year term effective from 1 July 2026, and the appointment of Ms. Laura Marie Miller as an Independent Director for a five-year term starting 1 April 2026. Additionally, shareholders approved the buyback of the company's equity shares. 2026. These resolutions were passed with the requisite majority.
The e-voting period commenced on 22 April 2026 and closed on 21 May 2026. The scrutinizer's report was submitted to the Company Secretary on 21 May 2026. The postal ballot notice, dated 16 April 2026, was sent to members via email on 21 April 2026, based on the register of members as of the cut-off date, 17 April 2026. The votes cast electronically were unblocked on 21 May 2026, at 5:01 PM IST and scrutinized against the register of members as of 17 April 2026.
The buyback resolution permits the company to repurchase up to 60 crore equity shares at a price of ₹250 per share, totaling up to ₹15,000 crore, representing 5.72% of the total paid-up equity share capital. This buyback will be executed through the tender offer route. The buyback period will commence from the declaration date of the postal ballot results. All shareholders, including promoters and ADR holders, are eligible to participate. The Board is authorized to modify the terms, including increasing the buyback price without altering the total buyback size.
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