Infosys’ upcoming buyback proposal highlights why companies repurchase shares. Buybacks boost EPS, signal undervaluation, and stabilise stock prices. They return excess cash, offset ESOP dilution, and defend against hostile takeovers. Unlike dividends, they offer flexibility and can be tax-efficient. Investors view buybacks as confidence in fundamentals and growth.
Goldman Sachs’ India bets: 8 stocks rally up to 85% in CY26; one new addition
Goldman Sachs’ India equity portfolio fell 6% in CY26 amid mixed stock performance. While 18 stocks declined sharply, eight delivered strong gains, led by GNG