China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited
China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited (HKSE: 144) is trading at HK$17.06, about ₹209 at today's HKD/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 4:08 AM ET, down 0.81% today. Indian residents can buy China Merchants Port Holdings from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
HK$16.83
Today's high
HK$17.22
52 week low
HK$12.26
52 week high
HK$17.85
144 opened at HK$17.20, closed previously at HK$17.20, and has traded between HK$12.26 and HK$17.85 over the past 52 weeks.
About
China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited, an investment holding company, engages in ports operation, bonded logistics operation, and property investment Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Brazil, and internationally. The company operates through Ports Operation, Bonded Logistics Operation, and Other Operations segments. It engages in the container, and bulk and general cargo terminal operation; logistic park operation, ports transportation, and airport cargo handling; and property development and holding, as well as logistics operation activities. The company also provides container related logistics services; financial services; port development, management, and operation services; trading, terminal operation, and repair and maintenance services. In addition, it offers handling and stevedoring container services; loads and unloads goods; operates berths and tugboats; and holds various pieces of land. The company was formerly known as China Merchants Holdings (International) Company Limited and changed its name to China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited in June 2016. China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
3.53M
Market cap
HK$71.62B
P/E Ratio
10.73
Price-to-sales ratio
5.05
Enterprise value
HK$88.10B
Free cash flow yield
13.53%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.30
Return on equity
5.89%
ROIC
2.43%
Beta
0.69
Dividend yield
4.33%
Last dividend
HK$0.74
Financial overview
Revenue
HK$13.35B
Earnings per share
HK$1.54
Free cash flow
HK$8.60B
Net profit margin
47.36%
Gross margin
49.46%
EBITDA
HK$7.25B
Revenue growth
12.77%
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How to buy China Merchants Port Holdings from India
Indian residents can buy China Merchants Port Holdings 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 China Merchants Port Holdings and place an order
Find China Merchants Port Holdings by name or by its ticker, 144, and choose an order type. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share. China Merchants Port Holdings trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your China Merchants Port Holdings 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 China Merchants Port Holdings from India
Trading and taxes when buying China Merchants Port Holdings 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. China Merchants Port Holdings’ current yield is 4.33%.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 China Merchants Port Holdings stock?
Yes. China Merchants Port Holdings (144) has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1992, in the Marine Shipping 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 China Merchants Port Holdings share cost in rupees?
One China Merchants Port Holdings share is HK$17.06 — about ₹209 at an HKD/INR rate of 12.24 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the China Merchants Port Holdings 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 China Merchants Port Holdings 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 China Merchants Port Holdings?
Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
How are gains on China Merchants Port Holdings 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 China Merchants Port Holdings price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does China Merchants Port Holdings pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. China Merchants Port Holdings pays a dividend and the current yield is 4.33%; the last declared dividend was HK$0.74 per share, about ₹9.04. 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 China Merchants Port Holdings 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 China Merchants Port Holdings shares held from India?
Hong Kong has no estate duty.
Do I have to declare China Merchants Port Holdings 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 China Merchants Port Holdings holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell China Merchants Port Holdings 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.