Bajaj Auto Buyback: Bajaj Auto Ltd has announced its largest-ever buyback, offering to repurchase up to 4,69,4000 shares at a price of Rs 12,000 per share, aggregating approximately Rs 5,632.80 crore.
The buyback, approved by the board and shareholders, underscores the company’s strong cash position and commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
Bajaj Auto Buyback
The tender offer route buyback carries a significant 23 per cent premium to the record date closing price of Rs 9,750 per share. This marks a notable return of capital to shareholders, especially when compared to the company’s previous buybacks in 2024 (Rs 4,000 crore at Rs 10,000 per share, a 43 per cent premium) and 2022 (Rs 2,500 crore via open market).
Bajaj Auto Buyback: Key Details
Record Date: June 24, 2026
Buyback Opens: July 1, 2026
Buyback Closes: July 7, 2026
Settlement By: July 14, 2026
The buyback will be funded entirely from the company’s free reserves. Promoters are not participating in the offer, which benefits public shareholders by increasing their proportional allocation.
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Financial Impact
The buyback is expected to deliver immediate accretive benefits to the company’s financial metrics.
EPS Improvement: Standalone basic EPS is projected to rise from Rs 352 to Rs 358 post-buyback.
ROE Enhancement: Return on Net Worth (RONW) will improve from 29.3 per cent to 32.0 per cent.
Promoter Holding Increase: Promoter stake will rise from 55.01 per cent to 55.95 per cent purely due to the reduction in total outstanding shares, with no additional purchases by promoters.
Bajaj Auto share price
Bajaj Auto shares fell over 7.61 per cent in one month. The stock overall gained nearly 7 per cent in 2026 so far. The stock jumped 15.38 per cent over the past year.
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(Disclaimer: The above article is meant for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as any investment advice. ET NOW DIGITAL suggests its readers/audience to consult their financial advisors before making any money related decisions.)
