SEBI clears return of open-market share buybacks | TheBriefWire
SEBI clears return of open-market share buybacks
Published 19 June 2026 ยท finance
Synopsis Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given the green light to reintroduce open market buybacks for companies, effective August 1. This new
Synopsis Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given the green light to reintroduce open market buybacks for companies, effective August 1. This new route allows firms to repurchase shares directly from stock exchanges, a mechanism previously discontinued. The move aims to offer a more efficient and equitable way for companies to return capital to shareholders, complementing existing tender offer methods.
Published: June 19, 2026 โข 5:22 PM IST ยท Updated: June 19, 2026 โข 7:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given the green light to reintroduce open market buybacks for companies, effective August 1. This new route allows firms to repurchase shares directly from stock exchanges, a mechanism previously discontinued.
The move aims to offer a more efficient and equitable way for companies to return capital to shareholders, complementing existing tender offer methods.