Dah Sing Financial Holdings Limited
Dah Sing Financial Holdings Limited (HKSE: 440) is trading at HK$46.36, about ₹567 at today's HKD/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 11:53 PM ET, up 0.39% today. Indian residents can buy Dah Sing Financial from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
HK$45.64
Today's high
HK$46.88
52 week low
HK$33.08
52 week high
HK$51.20
440 opened at HK$46.48, closed previously at HK$46.18, and has traded between HK$33.08 and HK$51.20 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Dah Sing Financial Holdings Limited functions as an investment holding company, offering a comprehensive suite of banking, insurance, and financial solutions, alongside related services, predominantly within the People's Republic of China. The company's operations are structured across five principal divisions: Personal Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury and Global Markets, Overseas Banking, and Insurance Business. The Personal Banking segment caters to individual customers by accepting various deposits and providing diverse credit facilities, including home mortgages, personal and vehicle loans, overdrafts, and credit card services, in addition to offering insurance and investment advisory. The Corporate Banking division supports commercial, industrial, and institutional clients with deposit services, loans, working capital financing, and trade finance. Within the Treasury and Global Markets segment, the company manages foreign exchange, oversees cash management (spanning deposit-taking and lending), handles interest rate risk, and manages its securities investment portfolio. The Overseas Banking segment extends a full spectrum of personal and corporate banking products and services internationally. Lastly, the Insurance Business segment is focused on insurance provision and pension fund administration. Beyond these core activities, Dah Sing Financial Holdings also engages in insurance agency work, nominee services, securities dealing, and real estate investments. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, the company was originally known as Fivetech Investments Limited, changing its name to Dah Sing Financial Holdings Limited in July 1987.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
304.76K
Market cap
HK$14.82B
P/E Ratio
7.42
Price-to-sales ratio
1.50
Enterprise value
HK$464.60M
Free cash flow yield
42.27%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.24
Return on equity
5.49%
ROIC
4.29%
Beta
0.49
Dividend yield
5.65%
Last dividend
HK$2.62
Financial overview
Revenue
HK$6.48B
Earnings per share
HK$6.45
Free cash flow
HK$4.77B
Net profit margin
21.35%
Gross margin
68.94%
EBITDA
HK$2.69B
Revenue growth
19.97%
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How to buy Dah Sing Financial from India
Indian residents can buy Dah Sing Financial 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 Dah Sing Financial and place an order
Find Dah Sing Financial by name or by its ticker, 440, and choose an order type. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share. Dah Sing Financial trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Dah Sing Financial 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 Dah Sing Financial from India
Trading and taxes when buying Dah Sing Financial 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. Dah Sing Financial’s current yield is 5.65%.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 Dah Sing Financial stock?
Yes. Dah Sing Financial (440) has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1987, in the Banks - Regional 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 Dah Sing Financial share cost in rupees?
One Dah Sing Financial share is HK$46.36 — about ₹567 at an HKD/INR rate of 12.24 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Dah Sing Financial 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 Dah Sing Financial 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 Dah Sing Financial?
Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
How are gains on Dah Sing Financial 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 Dah Sing Financial price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Dah Sing Financial pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Dah Sing Financial pays a dividend and the current yield is 5.65%; the last declared dividend was HK$2.62 per share, about ₹32.06. 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 Dah Sing Financial 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 Dah Sing Financial shares held from India?
Hong Kong has no estate duty.
Do I have to declare Dah Sing Financial 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 Dah Sing Financial holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Dah Sing Financial 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.