Bajaj Auto’s Buyback Offer Drives Share Price Higher: What Investors Should Know

Bajaj Auto has announced plans to buyback shares worth Rs. 4,000 crore through a tender offer route.

The buyback price of Rs. 10,000 crore represents a steep 43% premium to the stock’s previous close

Analysts expect the company’s promoters to participate significantly in the buyback, which could fetch them approximately Rs. 2,200 crore.

The previous buyback conducted in 2020 involved purchasing shares at Rs. 4,600 apiece through stock exchange mechanisms.

By announcing a buyback at such a steep premium now, Bajaj Auto has understandably driven keen interest from investors.

The auto sector, in particular, is viewed favorably on recovery hopes post multiple headwinds.

Bajaj Auto’s Buyback Offer Drives Share Price Higher: What Investors Should Know