Wipro Announces ₹15,000 Crore Share Buyback with 19% Premium
Wipro announces share buyback worth ₹15,000 crore. Check price, record date and other details
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Wipro, an IT services company, has announced a share buyback worth ₹15,000 crore (approximately $1.8 billion USD) at ₹250 per share, a 19% premium over its last closing price. The buyback will include up to 60 million shares, subject to shareholder approval, with the record date yet to be announced.
- 01Wipro plans a share buyback worth ₹15,000 crore.
- 02The buyback price is set at ₹250 per share, a 19% premium.
- 03Up to 60 million shares will be repurchased, representing 5.7% of total equity.
- 04Promoters have indicated their intention to participate in the buyback.
- 05Wipro reported a 1.85% YoY decline in net profit for Q4.
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Wipro, a major player in the IT services sector, announced a significant share buyback program worth ₹15,000 crore (approximately $1.8 billion USD) on April 16, 2025. The company will repurchase up to 60 million fully paid-up equity shares, representing 5.7% of its total paid-up equity capital, at a price of ₹250 per share, which is a 19% premium over its last closing price of ₹210.20 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). This buyback is subject to shareholder approval, and the record date for the buyback has yet to be announced. Additionally, Wipro's board reported a 1.85% year-on-year decline in net profit for the fourth quarter, totaling ₹3,502 crore compared to ₹3,569 crore in the same period last year. The company indicated that details regarding the process and timelines for the buyback will be provided in a public announcement.
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The buyback may boost investor confidence and potentially increase share prices, benefiting existing shareholders.
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