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Gandhi Special Tubes to return ₹78 crore via share buyback

The company reported a 16.5% rise in annual profit to ₹68.4 crore and plans to retire 7.14% of its equity at ₹900 per share.


Mkt cap₹1,003 cr
P/E14.67×
ROE22.08%
Debt / eq.0.00
Div yld1.78%
₹78.1 cr Maximum cash outflow allocated for the tender-offer buyback.

What's new

  • Profit rose to ₹68.4 crore for FY26 from ₹58.7 crore in the prior year.
  • Board approved a buyback of 8.68 lakh shares at ₹900 each.
  • The company recommended a dividend of ₹15 per share.

Why this matters

Gandhi Special Tubes is aggressively returning cash to shareholders through a combination of a high-payout dividend and a substantial equity retirement. The buyback consumes roughly 6.9% of the company's current market capitalization, signaling confidence in its cash-generative profile.

What we're watching

  • Shareholder approval for the proposed tender-offer buyback.
  • The record date for the ₹15 per share dividend payment.
  • Whether the buyback volume hits the 7.14% limit.

The full read

Gandhi Special Tubes ended FY26 with a 16.5% increase in net profit, reaching ₹68.4 crore on revenue of ₹191.8 crore. To distribute this cash, the board approved a tender-offer buyback of 8.68 lakh shares at ₹900 per share, requiring a maximum outlay of ₹78.1 crore. This move will retire 7.14% of the company’s equity. Beyond the buyback, the board proposed a dividend of ₹15 per share. Together, these capital allocation decisions confirm a high cash-payout strategy for the year. The buyback alone represents 6.9% of the company's market capitalization. The next hurdle is securing shareholder approval for the buyback plan.

Questions answered

What is the scale of the proposed buyback?
The board approved the purchase of up to 8.68 lakh shares at ₹900 each. This accounts for 7.14% of equity and a total cash outlay of ₹78.1 crore.
How did the company perform in FY26?
Revenue reached ₹191.8 crore, with net profit rising 16.5% to ₹68.4 crore compared to ₹58.7 crore in FY25.
What dividend payout has been suggested?
The board recommended a dividend of ₹15 per share, which represents a 300% payout based on the face value.
What is the next step for the buyback?
The proposal requires approval from shareholders before the tender offer can proceed.
Mentioned: Gandhi Special Tubes · ₹78.1 crore buyback · FY26 annual results
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