Mumbai, June 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved amendments to the SEBI (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018, reintroducing open market buybacks through stock exchanges from 1 August 2026.

The decision was taken at the regulator's board meeting held on 19 June 2026.

SEBI said the move follows changes in the taxation framework and feedback received from stakeholders. The amendments are aimed at providing greater flexibility in undertaking buybacks, reducing procedural complexity and strengthening investor protection.

Under the revised framework, companies will be able to undertake buybacks through the stock exchange route in addition to the existing tender offer and open market book-building routes...