SEBI to reintroduce open market share buybacks from August 1
SEBI has announced the reintroduction of open market share buybacks starting August 1, 2026, with a new 66-day execution limit. This move aims to provide companies with more flexibility in capital allocation while streamlining the process by making merchant bankers optional.
Why it matters
The policy change impacts corporate finance strategies and shareholder returns, potentially influencing stock market liquidity and investor confidence.
Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified rules to reintroduce share buybacks through stock exchanges, allowing companies to repurchase their own shares in the open market starting August 1, while capping the execution period at 66 working days.
The report provides a straightforward summary of regulatory changes and their stated objectives without editorializing.
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