Infosys Share Price Rises After ₹18,000-Crore Buyback Approval | Stock Market Today

Market Performance

Infosys share price was in focus on Friday morning. The stock opened higher and rallied over 2% after the IT giant announced a massive ₹18,000 crore buyback plan. On the BSE, Infosys touched an intraday high of ₹1,544.65, up 2.32% from the previous close.

By 9:20 AM, Infosys share price was quoting at ₹1,532, still up nearly 1.5% as investors digested the announcement.

The Big News: Infosys Buyback

The Board of Directors of Infosys, in its meeting on September 11, 2025, approved the company’s largest ever share buyback.

Key highlights:

• Buyback Amount: ₹18,000 crore (cash consideration)
• Shares to be Bought Back: 10 crore fully paid-up equity shares
• Equity Capital Represented: 2.41% of total paid-up equity share capital
• Buyback Price: ₹1,800 per equity share
• Premium: ~19% above Thursday’s closing price of ₹1,509.50

This marks Infosys’ fifth buyback and also its biggest so far. The previous buyback was in 2022, when the company repurchased shares worth ₹9,300 crore at a maximum price of ₹1,850 per share.

Company Details & Financials

Infosys underlined that the buyback size does not exceed 25% of the aggregate paid-up capital and free reserves, based on audited financials as of June 30, 2025.

The IT major’s cash position remains strong:

• Free Cash Flow (Q1FY26): $884 million (~₹7,805 crore)

The record date for the buyback is yet to be announced.

Infosys Share Price History

Infosys share price has seen mixed performance across different time frames:

• 1 month: +7.6%
• 3 months: -5%
• YTD 2025: -19%
• 1 year: -21%
• 2 years: +2%
• 5 years: +62%

This long-term view highlights how short-term corrections have weighed on the stock despite its broader five-year gains.

Summary

Infosys’ decision to go for a ₹18,000 crore share buyback has lifted market sentiment, giving its share price a boost in early trade. With a premium of nearly 19% on the offer price, the move signals confidence from the management.

While the record date is still awaited, this buyback becomes a landmark event in Infosys’ corporate history—its largest ever. For investors tracking the stock, the announcement has already translated into strong momentum in the stock market today.