Infosys has set a new benchmark with the announcement of its largest-ever share buyback, worth ₹18,000 crore, aiming to repurchase about 10 crore shares at ₹1,800 apiece—a steep 19% premium over the prevailing market price. The move, which accounts for 2.41% of the company’s equity, is designed to bolster shareholder value, strengthen earnings per share, and optimize capital structure during a period of client spending cuts and digital disruption in IT.
This is the company’s fifth buyback since its listing, following previous buybacks of ₹13,000 crore (2017), ₹8,260 crore (2019), ₹9,200 crore (2021), and ₹9,300 crore (2023), all of which also offered significant premiums to investors.
Share Prices Rises
Following the buyback announcement, Infosys shares surged by more than 2%—reaching ₹1,545 intraday—as investors responded positively to the size and premium of the offer. Analysts from leading brokerages see this as a value-accretive move, with some raising share price targets to ₹1,880. The buyback will be conducted via the tender route, and if the offer is oversubscribed, shares will be repurchased on a proportional basis. This approach offers certainty and tax efficiency to shareholders compared to regular dividends.
Recent Collaboration and Launches by Infosys
Alongside return-focused capital allocation, Infosys is expanding its strategic partnerships and tech capabilities. In August, Infosys teamed up with Mastercard to enhance global cross-border payments, integrating Mastercard’s network with Infosys Finacle for secure, fast transactions across 200+ countries and 150+ currencies—an initiative expected to make a mark in financial technology globally. The company also inaugurated a major new development center in Gujarat’s GIFT City, which aims to drive advanced digital solutions in AI, cloud, blockchain, and machine learning for BFSI and financial clients worldwide. This center underlines Infosys’s commitment to making India a global hub for cutting-edge tech innovation.
Recently, they selected five standout business ideas for full incubation from its internal entrepreneurship program—a move that underscores the company’s push for employee-led innovation. Infosys invited employees to submit their concepts; among dozens of submissions, 18 finalists were shortlisted, with five chosen to be developed in-house.
Narayan Murthy led IT Firm had taken a major step towards innovation by launching a new Centre for Advanced AI, Cybersecurity, and Space Technology at its Hubballi campus in North Karnataka. This move is part of Infosys’s global Living Labs network—an initiative that brings together technology, talent, and ideas to build future-ready solutions. Not only is this a boost for Infosys, but it is also a proud moment for North Karnataka, as the region gains recognition on India’s technology map.
