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Published Jun 18, 2026Updated Jun 191
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Bajaj Auto Share Price Ends with Modest Gains; Record Date Set for Equity Buyback
Bajaj Auto's share price ended June 18, 2026, at Rs 10,096.0, up 0.54% for the day. The company announced Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as the record date for its equity buyback program, a significant development for shareholders participating in the corporate action.
Quick Facts
- Share price ended at Rs 10,096.0
- Stock opened at Rs 10,080.00
- Record date for equity buyback announced
- Modest daily gains recorded
- Bajaj Auto
Bajaj Auto's share price concluded trading on June 18, 2026, at Rs 10,096.0, representing a 0.54% gain for the day. The stock opened at Rs 10,080.00, reflecting a 0.38% rise from the previous trading session. Throughout the trading day, the share price exhibited modest volatility, fluctuating within a narrow range as the market demonstrated resilience in the stock.
In a significant corporate development, Bajaj Auto's Buyback committee, constituted by the Board of Directors, announced that Wednesday, June 24, 2026, has been fixed as the record date for determining the entitlement and identifying equity shareholders eligible to participate in the company's equity buyback program. This announcement was made during intraday trading on June 18, 2026.
Key market metrics for Bajaj Auto as of the close of trading showed a market capitalization of Rs 280,755.58 crore, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.2 and earnings per share of Rs 384.41. Trading volume for the day stood at approximately 219,855 shares. Over the broader time horizons, the stock demonstrated stronger performance, delivering an 18.47% return over the past year and 13.76% over the preceding six months, though one-month returns showed a decline of 1.51%.
Analysts noted that Bajaj Auto's shares continue to reflect the market's confidence in the company's fundamentals and operational strength, despite the modest daily gains and week-to-date decline of 0.73%.
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Why This Matters
For investors holding Bajaj Auto shares, the announced record date of June 24, 2026, is a critical milestone that determines eligibility for the equity buyback program—a value-accretive corporate action that can enhance shareholder returns. The stock's 18.47% annual return and stable market fundamentals (P/E of 26.2) demonstrate investor confidence, making this buyback a tangible opportunity for participating shareholders to benefit from improved earnings per share and capital allocation discipline.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 18, 2026
WireBajaj Auto trading at Rs 10,038.0, showing 13.76% six-month returns
Jun 18, 2026
WireStock trading at Rs 10,026.00 with -0.73% one-week returns
Jun 18, 2026
WireBajaj Auto trading at Rs 10,080.00 with 0.38% daily rise and 178,769 shares traded
Jun 18, 2026
WireBajaj Auto shares ended at Rs 10,096.0, indicating 0.54% gain for the day