NEW DELHI: State-run gas utility GAIL Ltd on Thursday announced a Rs 1,083 crore share buyback plan for 5.7 crore scrips at Rs 190 each, marking a premium of roughly 24% on Wednesday closing price on the NSE.
This is the second buyback in as many years and will benefit the government as it holds 51.8% in India’s largest gas company. The government had in 2020-21 gained Rs 747 crore in a Rs 1,046 crore buyback announced by GAIL.