03 Apr 2026 | 5 Mins Read

Share buybacks to resume via stock exchanges

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Sebi proposes reintroducing share buybacks through the stock exchange route. Changes in tax rules have removed concerns over fairness and arbitrage. The revised taxation framework makes public shareholders liable for capital gains tax, eliminating the tax-induced inequity among shareholders. The regulator seeks public comments by April 23, retaining existing safeguards.