Date: June 9, 2026
Board Meeting Outcomes
- Approved buyback of up to 60,00,00,000 equity shares (5.72% of paid-up capital) at ₹250 per share
- Aggregate consideration not exceeding ₹1,50,00,00,00,000 (₹15,000 crore)
- Buyback represents 24.99% and 19.99% of aggregate of paid-up capital and free reserves as per latest audited standalone and consolidated financial statements respectively as of March 31, 2026
- Record date fixed as June 5, 2026 for determining eligibility
- Tendering period: June 11, 2026 to June 17, 2026
- Settlement to be completed by June 24, 2026
Buyback Details
Method: Tender offer through stock exchange mechanism
Price: ₹250 per equity share (premium of 16.30% over 60-day VWAP and 28.51% over 10-day VWAP on NSE prior to announcement)
Size: 60 crore shares representing 5.72% of paid-up capital
Total Outlay: ₹15,000 crore (excluding transaction costs)
Reservation: 15% for small shareholders (holding shares worth ≤₹2 lakh as of record date) - 9 crore shares reserved
Financial Impact Analysis
Pre-Buyback (Standalone):
- Net Worth: ₹636,797 million
- Return on Net Worth: 19.05%
- EPS - Basic: ₹11.59
- EPS - Diluted: ₹11.55
- Book Value per Share: ₹60.71
- Debt/Equity Ratio: 0.10
Post-Buyback (Standalone, assuming full acceptance):
- Net Worth: ₹486,797 million
- Return on Net Worth: 24.92%
- EPS - Basic: ₹12.28
- EPS - Diluted: ₹12.25
- Book Value per Share: ₹49.23
- Debt/Equity Ratio: 0.13
Sources of Funds
- Funds will be sourced from current balances of cash and cash equivalents and/or internal accruals
- No borrowed funds will be used for the buyback
- ₹3,75,00,00,000 (2.5% of buyback size) deposited in escrow account with Standard Chartered Bank
Shareholding Pattern Impact
Pre-Buyback:
- Promoter & Promoter Group: 72.53% (761.68 crore shares)
- Public & Others: 27.47%
Post-Buyback (assuming full acceptance):
- Promoter & Promoter Group: 73.01% (723.01 crore shares)
- Public & Others: 26.99%
Promoter Participation
Promoter and Promoter Group entities have expressed intention to participate and may tender up to aggregate maximum of 744.77 crore shares
Eligibility and Process
Eligible Shareholders: All shareholders holding equity shares as on record date June 5, 2026
Small Shareholder Definition: Holders with share value ≤₹2 lakh based on closing price of ₹198.37 on NSE on record date (≤1,008 shares)
Tendering Mechanism: Through stock brokers using acquisition window on BSE/NSE
Physical Shareholders: Must submit tender form, TRS, share certificates and transfer documents to registrar by June 17, 2026
Tax Implications
For Resident Shareholders: Capital gains tax applicable based on holding period (12.5% for LTCG, 20% for STCG)
For Non-Resident Shareholders: Required to submit self-declaration forms and documents for DTAA benefits
ADS Holders: Must cancel ADSs and withdraw underlying shares before record date to participate
Key Appointments
Manager to Buyback: JM Financial Limited
Registrar: KFin Technologies Limited
Escrow Agent: Standard Chartered Bank
Company Broker: JM Financial Services Limited
Compliance Officer: Mr. M Sanaulla Khan, Company Secretary
Historical Context
This is the fourth buyback by Wipro in three years:
- July 2023: 26.97 crore shares at ₹445 per share
- January 2021: 23.75 crore shares at ₹400 per share
- September 2019: 32.31 crore shares at ₹325 per share