Unlock Shareholder Value: Re-evaluate India's Buyback Regulations Now

• India's share buyback regulations are under scrutiny, hindering companies from protecting shareholder value during market downturns.
• Regulatory concerns include minority shareholder protection and tax revenue, but arguments for tax evasion are debunked by current capital gains tax.
• New tax laws effective April 1, 2026, will complicate tender-offer buybacks, creating an unreasonable proposition for controlling shareholders.
• Open-market buybacks are crucial for market stabilization, especially with FII selling and eroding retail investor wealth.
• Government urged to empower listed companies for open-market buybacks, utilizing Rs 10 lakh crore cash reserves to stabilize markets and protect investors.