Tern Properties Company Limited
Tern Properties Company Limited (HKSE: 277) is trading at HK$1.08, about ₹13 at today's HKD/INR rate, as of 21 Oct 2026, 2:51 AM ET, down 4.85% today. Indian residents can buy Tern Properties from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
HK$1.08
Today's high
HK$1.11
52 week low
HK$1.00
52 week high
HK$1.89
277 opened at HK$1.11, closed previously at HK$1.14, and has traded between HK$1.00 and HK$1.89 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Tern Properties Company Limited operates as an investment holding company, with its core activities centered on real estate and financial asset investments, predominantly in Hong Kong. The firm maintains a diverse property portfolio comprising commercial, office, and residential assets. Beyond its property holdings, it also allocates capital to a range of debt and equity securities. Founded in 1968, the company's headquarters are located in Central, Hong Kong. It was formerly known as Eco Properties Limited, adopting its current name, Tern Properties Company Limited, in March 1988. Noranger Company Limited holds a controlling stake in Tern Properties Company Limited, making it a subsidiary.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
563.00
Market cap
HK$299.41M
P/E Ratio
-11.10
Price-to-sales ratio
4.01
Enterprise value
HK$191.68M
Free cash flow yield
6.17%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.02
Return on equity
-1.05%
ROIC
0.86%
Beta
-0.02
Dividend yield
1.57%
Last dividend
HK$0.02
Financial overview
Revenue
HK$72.59M
Earnings per share
-HK$0.10
Free cash flow
HK$26.50M
Net profit margin
-35.34%
Gross margin
93.08%
EBITDA
-HK$25.08M
Revenue growth
44.03%
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How to buy Tern Properties from India
Indian residents can buy Tern Properties 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. Read the full guide: how to invest in Tern Properties from India
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 Tern Properties and place an order
Find Tern Properties by name or by its ticker, 277, and choose an order type. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share. Tern Properties trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Tern Properties position in HKD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying Tern Properties 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. Tern Properties’ current yield is 1.57%.Dividend tax explained
- Estate or inheritance tax
- May applyHong Kong has no estate duty.Estate tax explained
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Tern Properties stock?
Yes. Tern Properties (277) has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2000, in the Real Estate - Services 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 Tern Properties share cost in rupees?
One Tern Properties share is HK$1.08 — about ₹13 at an HKD/INR rate of 12.10 on 20 Oct 2026. Both the Tern Properties 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 Tern Properties 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 Tern Properties?
Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
How are gains on Tern Properties 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 Tern Properties price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Tern Properties pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Tern Properties pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.57%; the last declared dividend was HK$0.02 per share, about ₹0.21. 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 Tern Properties 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 Tern Properties shares held from India?
Hong Kong has no estate duty.
Do I have to declare Tern Properties 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 Tern Properties holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Tern Properties 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.