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On May 8, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched a consultation paper on the review and rationalization of the Buy-Back of Securities Regulations, 2018. The consultation seeks to modernize and streamline the existing regulatory framework governing share buy-back transactions in Indian securities markets. Buy-back regulations establish the conditions under which listed companies may repurchase their own securities, a mechanism that affects capital allocation, shareholder returns, and market dynamics. By reviewing and rationalizing these regulations, SEBI aims to ensure the framework remains aligned with current market practices, investor protection standards, and evolving corporate finance needs. The review may address procedural efficiencies, disclosure requirements, pricing mechanisms, and eligibility criteria for buy-back programmes. This consultation is significant for listed companies, institutional investors, and market participants engaged in or affected by share buy-back transactions. Market participants, including listed companies, investment firms, and other stakeholders, are invited to submit comments on the consultation paper. Responses can be submitted through SEBI's public comments portal. The specific deadline for submissions should be confirmed on SEBI's official website, where the full consultation paper and submission guidelines are available. **Reference:** Securities and Exchange Board of India. Consultation Paper on Review and Rationalization of (Buy-Back of Securities) Regulations, 2018. Available at: https://www.sebi.gov.in/sebiweb/publiccommentv2/PublicCommentAction.do?doPublicComments=yes