What is Share Buyback or Stock Repurchase?

1.What a Share Buyback Is

A share buyback, also known as stock repurchase, is a corporate action where a company buys back its own shares from the existing shareholders, usually at a premium to the current market price.

2.How Buybacks Are Executed

• Tender offer: shareholders offer their shares at a fixed price within a window
• Open-market purchase: the company buys shares on the exchange over time
• Other routes: any additional method approved by SEBI

Each method has its own rules around timelines, pricing, and disclosure.

3.What It Means for Shareholders

For shareholders, a buyback can provide an exit at an attractive price or, for those who stay invested, potentially improve per-share metrics over the long term.

4.Where to Track Corporate Actions

• Buybacks: Follow announced and ongoing issues on the share buyback page
• IPOs: Browse current IPOs and the IPO event calendar

5.Conclusion

Buybacks return cash and can lift per-share metrics, but the decision to tender still depends on price and your own view of the business. Consult a qualified adviser — nothing here is investment advice.