Media Chinese International Limited
Media Chinese International Limited (HKSE: 685) is trading at HK$0.18, about ₹2 at today's HKD/INR rate, as of 24 Sep 2026, 6:20 AM ET, down 2.70% today. Indian residents can buy Media Chinese International from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
HK$0.17
Today's high
HK$0.18
52 week low
HK$0.04
52 week high
HK$0.35
685 opened at HK$0.17, closed previously at HK$0.19, and has traded between HK$0.04 and HK$0.35 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Media Chinese International Limited functions as an investment holding company with extensive operations in the publishing, printing, and distribution sectors, encompassing newspapers, magazines, books, and digital content. Its geographical footprint covers Hong Kong, Taiwan, North America, Malaysia, and various other Southeast Asian nations. Beyond its core media activities, the company is also engaged in producing printed academic materials like textbooks and periodicals, alongside developing electronic textbooks and e-learning platforms. Its diverse business interests further extend to property investment and rental management, digital multimedia endeavors, general media operations, and the management of artistes and events. Additionally, it offers a suite of services, including editorial and advertising support, travel and related services, professional printing, management consultancy, newspaper marketing and circulation, and innovative creative and marketing solutions. Founded in 1923 and based in Chai Wan, Hong Kong, the company was formerly known as Ming Pao Enterprise Corporation Limited before adopting its current name in April 2008.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
14.49K
Market cap
HK$291.87M
P/E Ratio
-2.11
Price-to-sales ratio
0.25
Enterprise value
$9.81M
Free cash flow yield
-41.94%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.25
Return on equity
-13.75%
ROIC
-9.14%
Beta
0.21
Dividend yield
4.35%
Last dividend
HK$0.01
Financial overview
Revenue
$156.11M
Earnings per share
-$0.01
Free cash flow
-$18.25M
Net profit margin
-11.86%
Gross margin
21.08%
EBITDA
-$10.95M
Revenue growth
-0.90%
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How to buy Media Chinese International from India
Indian residents can buy Media Chinese International 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 Media Chinese International and place an order
Find Media Chinese International by name or by its ticker, 685, and choose an order type. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share. Media Chinese International trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Media Chinese International 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 Media Chinese International from India
Trading and taxes when buying Media Chinese International 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. Media Chinese International’s current yield is 4.35%.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 Media Chinese International stock?
Yes. Media Chinese International (685) has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1991, in the Publishing 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 Media Chinese International share cost in rupees?
One Media Chinese International share is HK$0.18 — about ₹2 at an HKD/INR rate of 12.24 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Media Chinese International 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 Media Chinese International 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 Media Chinese International?
Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
How are gains on Media Chinese International 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 Media Chinese International price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Media Chinese International pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Media Chinese International pays a dividend and the current yield is 4.35%; the last declared dividend was HK$0.01 per share, about ₹0.10. 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 Media Chinese International 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 Media Chinese International shares held from India?
Hong Kong has no estate duty.
Do I have to declare Media Chinese International 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 Media Chinese International holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Media Chinese International 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.