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# Corporate Action

### This Section Contains

* [How to do e-voting?](#how-to-do-e-voting)
* [How do I participate in Buyback?](#how-do-i-participate-in-buyback)

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### How to do e-voting?

As a shareholder, an investor can participate in key decisions of a company. E-voting is voting through an electronic system on resolutions of a company requiring members'/shareholders' consent. The need for e-voting arises when a company wishes to pass a resolution through a postal ballot, an annual general meeting, or an extraordinary general meeting.

The e-voting facility is available for resident single-holder accounts. Follow the steps below:

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* In the 'Products' page, find 'Corporate Actions.'
* Click on 'Corporate Actions' — you will be provided with two options: buyback and e-voting.
* Tap on E-Voting.
* Select a DP account to vote from.
* Click on 'Proceed to E-Voting.'
* You will be redirected to the depository's page.
* Complete the process.
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### How do I participate in Buyback?

A [buyback](https://support.geojit.com/support/solutions/articles/89000006871-is-profit-on-the-sale-of-shares-offered-under-a-buyback-exempt-from-tax-) is a corporate action wherein a company repurchases a portion of its shares from the public (investors), usually at a price higher than the prevailing market rate (at a premium).

Follow the steps below to participate in the buyback:<br>

* In the 'Products' page, find 'Corporate Actions.'
* Click on 'Corporate Actions' — you will be provided with two options: buyback and e-voting.
* Tap on 'Buyback'.
* If there's any such corporate action applicable to your account, it will be displayed under the 'Buyback' tab.

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* Now click on the 'Apply' button given towards the right  side.&#x20;
* A 'buyback details' window will slide in.&#x20;
* Enter the details and click 'Apply'.&#x20;
* Once applied, **you cannot cancel** the buyback request.&#x20;

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* You can view the BuyBack Status by clicking on the 'Applied' button next to the 'Buyback' button.

> - HUF clients can now participate in Buyback.
>
> - Buyback is available only for those whose DP is in Geojit.