The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKSE: 3) is trading at HK$7.08, about ₹87 at today's HKD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:08 AM ET, down 1.46% today. Indian residents can buy The Hong Kong and China Gas from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
HK$7.03
Today's high
HK$7.17
52 week low
HK$6.40
52 week high
HK$7.76
3 opened at HK$7.17, closed previously at HK$7.18, and has traded between HK$6.40 and HK$7.76 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Established in 1862 and headquartered in North Point, Hong Kong, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited operates as a prominent utility and energy provider. The company primarily engages in the production, distribution, and marketing of gas across Hong Kong and Mainland China, supplying town gas to approximately 1.9 million customers. Its product portfolio includes liquefied natural gas, methanol, coal, and various other chemicals. Beyond traditional gas services, the company is actively involved in numerous energy initiatives, such as the conversion and utilization of biomass and agricultural waste, alongside the development of photovoltaic projects and broader energy exploration ventures. It also operates natural gas refilling stations, manages piped city-gas projects, participates in upstream and midstream energy developments, and provides aviation fuel facilities. A substantial part of its business encompasses water services, including water supply and the treatment of domestic sewage and industrial wastewater for about 2.4 million customers. The company further delivers comprehensive engineering and consultancy services, spanning utility installation, infrastructure construction, and civil and building services for both public and private sector projects. Additionally, it manufactures gas meters, metering systems, and polyethylene piping and fittings. In the technology sector, the company provides network connectivity, data center and cloud computing services, coupled with expertise in software development, solution implementation, and systems integration. Its diverse activities also span customer service centers, retail and hospitality ventures (including cafés and restaurants), and laundry services. Furthermore, it engages in the development of automatic meter reading systems, laboratory testing, payment gateway solutions, and project management, complemented by interests in landfill gas initiatives, financing, logistics, oil operations, research and development, property development, and securities investment.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
30.53M
Market cap
HK$132.02B
P/E Ratio
20.21
Price-to-sales ratio
2.34
Enterprise value
HK$187.21B
Free cash flow yield
4.59%
Debt-to-equity ratio
1.05
Return on equity
10.65%
ROIC
1.73%
Beta
0.56
Dividend yield
4.95%
Last dividend
HK$0.35
Financial overview
Revenue
HK$54.33B
Earnings per share
HK$0.30
Free cash flow
HK$5.40B
Net profit margin
11.30%
Gross margin
15.41%
EBITDA
HK$11.91B
Revenue growth
-2.07%
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How to buy The Hong Kong and China Gas from India
Indian residents can buy The Hong Kong and China Gas shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars and then to HKD.
Search for The Hong Kong and China Gas and place an order
Find The Hong Kong and China Gas by name or by its ticker, 3, and choose an order type. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share. The Hong Kong and China Gas trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your The Hong Kong and China Gas position in HKD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in The Hong Kong and China Gas from India
Trading and taxes when buying The Hong Kong and China Gas from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm HKT
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The Hong Kong and China Gas’ current yield is 4.95%.Dividend tax explained
- Estate or inheritance tax
- May applyHong Kong has no estate duty.Estate tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy The Hong Kong and China Gas stock?
Yes. The Hong Kong and China Gas (3) has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1959, in the Regulated Gas industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars and then to HKD. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one The Hong Kong and China Gas share cost in rupees?
One The Hong Kong and China Gas share is HK$7.08 — about ₹87 at an HKD/INR rate of 12.23 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the The Hong Kong and China Gas price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying The Hong Kong and China Gas from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
What is the minimum I can buy of The Hong Kong and China Gas?
Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
How are gains on The Hong Kong and China Gas shares taxed in India?
Hong Kong generally does not levy capital gains tax on non-resident individual investors for HKEX-listed stocks, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the HKD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the The Hong Kong and China Gas price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does The Hong Kong and China Gas pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. The Hong Kong and China Gas pays a dividend and the current yield is 4.95%; the last declared dividend was HK$0.35 per share, about ₹4.28. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade The Hong Kong and China Gas from India?
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST in Indian time. It also halts for lunch, 9:30 am – 10:30 am IST. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on The Hong Kong and China Gas shares held from India?
Hong Kong has no estate duty.
Do I have to declare The Hong Kong and China Gas shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your The Hong Kong and China Gas holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell The Hong Kong and China Gas and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in HKD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.