TITLE: India's Securities and Exchange Board of India Amends Buy-Back of Securities Regulations BODY: On July 6, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) published the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy-Back of Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026. The amendment modifies the existing buy-back framework governing how listed companies on Indian securities exchanges may repurchase their own securities. Buy-back programmes allow companies to reduce their share capital, manage earnings per share, and return capital to shareholders. SEBI's regulatory framework establishes the conditions, procedures, and disclosure requirements that listed entities must follow when conducting buy-back transactions. The amendment regulations update the existing buy-back framework to reflect evolving market practices and regulatory requirements. The specific amendments address procedural requirements, disclosure obligations, and operational parameters for companies undertaking buy-back programmes. These changes apply to all listed companies on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) that intend to conduct buy-back transactions. The amendment enhances investor protection and market transparency by refining the regulatory conditions under which buy-back programmes operate. It ensures that market participants have clear guidance on compliance requirements and that shareholders receive appropriate disclosure of buy-back activities and their impact on company valuations. The regulations came into effect on July 6, 2026. Listed companies conducting or planning buy-back programmes must ensure compliance with the amended framework and adjust their procedures accordingly to align with the new requirements. REFERENCES: Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy-Back of Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 - https://www.sebi.gov.in/

SEBI | Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy-Back of Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026

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