🚀 Infosys Mega Buyback: The Small Investor's Playbook for ₹1800 per Share!

The moment every small shareholder has been waiting for is finally here: IT behemoth Infosys has launched its massive ₹18,000 crore share buyback program! This is a landmark event, and if you held Infosys shares as of the crucial Record Date (November 14, 2025), you have a golden opportunity to sell back a portion of your holdings at a significant premium.

The Premium Price and The Tender Window

Infosys has fixed the buyback price at a handsome ₹1,800 per equity share. This represents a substantial premium over the current market price, making the tender offer route extremely attractive. The window for you to tender (offer to sell) your shares is short and sweet: it opens on November 20, 2025 and closes on November 26, 2025. Missing this week means missing the premium entirely!

This entire process is happening through the tender offer route, which is different from selling in the open market. You communicate your intention to sell directly to the company via your broker, who handles the process through the stock exchange bidding system.

The Small Shareholder Advantage: Check Your Eligibility!

Infosys has a mandatory reserved quota (15%) for "Small Shareholders," significantly increasing your chances of acceptance. You qualify as a Small Shareholder if the market value of your Infosys shares was ₹2,00,000 or less as on the Record Date (November 14, 2025).

Why is this category a big deal? Because of the superior Entitlement Ratio:

Category	Entitlement Ratio (Fixed)	Key Benefit
Reserved / Small Shareholders	2:11	High chance of acceptance at ₹1,800 for 2 out of every 11 shares.
General Category (Non-Retail)	17:706	Significantly lower ratio due to large shareholding volume.

For small investors, the 2:11 ratio is extremely promising. Even if you tender all your shares, the company is obligated to buy back at least 2 for every 11 you held on the Record Date!

Action Plan: How to Tender Your Shares

Don't be like that one investor, let's call him Deepak, who forgot to tell his broker in time and missed the last major buyback premium entirely! Here’s your simple action plan:

1. Check Your Demat: Confirm you held the shares on the Record Date (Nov 14, 2025).
2. Contact Your Broker: Log in to your brokerage platform (Zerodha, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, etc.) and find the "Buyback/Tender Offer" section.
3. Place the Tender Request: Decide how many shares you want to offer to the company. Tendering up to your maximum entitlement (2:11) is the safest bet for maximum acceptance.
4. Share Blocking: Your shares will be temporarily blocked in your Demat account.
5. Payment & Settlement: Once the process closes, accepted shares are purchased at ₹1,800, and the cash is credited. Unaccepted shares are returned to your account.

Important Note on Taxation: The money you receive from the buyback is generally taxable as Capital Gains, not tax-free like the old buyback tax regime. The company will deduct Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), so make sure you consult a tax advisor to understand the net benefit based on your tax slab.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1: What is the last day to tender my Infosys shares?

The last date for tendering shares is November 26, 2025. Make sure to complete the process with your broker well before the 5 PM deadline.

Q2: What is the benefit of tendering shares in the Reserved Category?

The Reserved Category (Small Shareholders) has a higher entitlement ratio (2:11), meaning a much higher certainty that a significant portion of your shares will be accepted at the premium price of ₹1,800, compared to the General Category.

Q3: What if the current market price crosses ₹1,800 during the tender period?

If the market price crosses and stays above ₹1,800, it is generally more profitable to sell your unaccepted shares in the open market, as you would net more than the buyback price. Always check the live market price before deciding what to do with your unaccepted shares.

Final Call: Seize Your Premium Opportunity

This buyback is a strong signal of Infosys's commitment to returning capital to shareholders. For small investors, the high reserved acceptance ratio makes this a must-consider event. The premium of ₹1,800 per share is a fantastic short-term profit opportunity on part of your portfolio. Don't let this week slip away—log in to your broker's portal today and tender your shares before November 26th. This is your chance to lock in a certain profit!