Shares of Excel Industries surged 16 per cent today after the company said its board of directors has approved buyback of equity shares at a price not exceeding Rs 275 apiece for a maximum amount of Rs 18 crore.
The scrip gained 16 per cent to Rs 233.40 on the BSE.
On the NSE, shares of the company jumped 16.06 per cent to Rs 233.30.
At 12.08 pm, the scrip was trading up by 13.92 per cent at Rs 229.20 on the BSE. On the NSE, it was trading higher by 13.81 per cent at Rs 228.75.
The board of directors has approved the buyback of equity shares of face value of Rs 5 each at a price not exceeding Rs 275 per equity share for a maximum amount of Rs 18 crore, the company said in a BSE filing.
The buyback is subject to maximum of 11,50,000 equity shares from the existing equity shareholders/ beneficial owners, other than the promoters/ persons who are in control of the company.
Excel Industries is engaged in the manufacture of a range of speciality and performance chemicals.
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