Infosys promoters, including co-founders like Narayan Murthy and Nandan Nilekani, will not participate in the company’s Rs 18,000 crore share buyback. This decision will lead to a slight increase in their shareholding percentage and could impact their voting rights. The buyback aims to return surplus funds to shareholders and enhance long-term value by reducing the equity base.
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