Starlite Holdings Limited
Starlite Holdings Limited (HKSE: 403) is trading at HK$0.19, about ₹2 at today's HKD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:58 AM ET, up 2.66% today. Indian residents can buy Starlite from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
HK$0.18
Today's high
HK$0.19
52 week low
HK$0.13
52 week high
HK$0.22
403 opened at HK$0.19, closed previously at HK$0.19, and has traded between HK$0.13 and HK$0.22 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Starlite Holdings Limited operates as an investment holding company with a significant global presence in the printing and manufacturing sectors. The firm specializes in creating packaging materials, labels, and a variety of paper products, serving diverse markets including Mainland China, Hong Kong, the United States, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Canada. Its extensive product range features molded pulp items such as food and beverage trays, bowls, plates, clamshell containers, egg cartons, shipping inserts, and point-of-purchase displays. Starlite is also a key producer of labels and a publisher of children's and novelty books, which include interactive pop-up books, engaging board games, puzzles, and comprehensive book kits. The company provides bespoke packaging solutions for a wide array of industries, from household appliances, toys, and greeting cards to consumer electronics, food and beverages, luxury goods, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items. These offerings span blister and window box designs, APET boxes, and premium luxury packaging. Beyond physical products, Starlite develops electronic components like sound modules, light sensors, and electric motors for integration into paper-based items, and offers e-business services through its platform, teamgreenworld.net. Its operations also encompass management services, the manufacturing and trade of machinery, and the commercial distribution of paper products and packaging materials. Furthermore, the company holds various trade and service marks and is involved in the production, trading, and distribution of "team green" products and automated equipment. Established in 1970, Starlite Holdings Limited is headquartered in San Po Kong, Hong Kong.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
234.40K
Market cap
HK$96.62M
P/E Ratio
-0.93
Price-to-sales ratio
0.12
Enterprise value
HK$25.35M
Free cash flow yield
-45.83%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.10
Return on equity
-19.74%
ROIC
-13.43%
Beta
-0.31
Dividend yield
0.00%
Last dividend
HK$0.00
Financial overview
Revenue
HK$782.38M
Earnings per share
-HK$0.21
Free cash flow
-HK$44.28M
Net profit margin
-13.44%
Gross margin
11.05%
EBITDA
-HK$46.75M
Revenue growth
-12.61%
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How to buy Starlite from India
Indian residents can buy Starlite 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 Starlite and place an order
Find Starlite by name or by its ticker, 403, and choose an order type. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share. Starlite trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Starlite position in HKD and INR. Starlite pays no dividend today, so your filing is the capital-gains statement plus the Schedule FA holding line.
Read the full guide: how to invest in Starlite from India
Trading and taxes when buying Starlite 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
- NoneStarlite does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.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 Starlite stock?
Yes. Starlite (403) has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1993, in the Packaging & Containers 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 Starlite share cost in rupees?
One Starlite share is HK$0.19 — about ₹2 at an HKD/INR rate of 12.23 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the Starlite 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 Starlite 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 Starlite?
Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
How are gains on Starlite 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 Starlite price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Starlite pay a dividend?
No. Starlite does not currently pay a dividend, so holding it produces no dividend income to declare in India. If it starts paying one, the Indian treatment is the usual one — dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India — and Paasa's dividend report would show the gross amount and any tax withheld.
When can I trade Starlite 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 Starlite shares held from India?
Hong Kong has no estate duty.
Do I have to declare Starlite 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 Starlite holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Starlite 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.