Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (GNFC), a leading fertilizer and chemical producer in India, has announced a mega share buyback of up to 84.78 lakh shares at a price of Rs 770 per share. This represents a significant premium of 14 per cent to the current market price(Rs 676). The buyback will be open to all shareholders, including promoters and members of the promoter group, as of the record date, November 24, 2023.

The stock has surged more than 15 per cent in a week. 

On Monday, the benchmark indices opened on a weak note in line with global markets. The quarterly results of HDFC Bank and Infosys lowered the investors’ sentiments and together comprised 500 points of the market plunge.  

On Tuesday, the Indian benchmark indices settled near the day's high level with Nifty closing above the 17,300 mark led by the pharma, realty, and capital goods sector.