Wei Chuan Foods Corporation
Wei Chuan Foods Corporation (TAI: 1201) is trading at NT$11.55, about ₹35 at today's TWD/INR rate, as of 8 Oct 2026, 1:30 AM ET, up 0.87% today. Wei Chuan Foods is not currently available to trade on Paasa; this page shows its price, statistics and the Indian tax treatment for information.
Quote
Today's low
NT$11.45
Today's high
NT$11.60
52 week low
NT$11.30
52 week high
NT$15.35
1201 opened at NT$11.45, closed previously at NT$11.45, and has traded between NT$11.30 and NT$15.35 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Wei Chuan Foods Corporation operates as a Taiwanese enterprise specializing in the production, refinement, and global distribution of a diverse range of dairy goods, beverages, and ready-to-eat food items. Its business structure encompasses three key divisions: Food, Packaging, and a miscellaneous 'Others' category. The firm's comprehensive product line includes canned foods, soy sauce, MSG (monosodium glutamate) flavorings, assorted culinary seasonings, various fruit juices, shelf-stable UHT milk in aseptic cartons, plant-based milks such as soy and rice milk, refrigerated drinks, cultured dairy products, and a selection of gelatin and pudding desserts. Beyond its primary food operations, the corporation also holds investments in packaging solutions and the entertainment industry. Established in 1953, Wei Chuan Foods Corporation maintains its principal executive offices in Taipei, Taiwan.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
637.23K
Market cap
NT$5.85B
P/E Ratio
18.79
Price-to-sales ratio
0.27
Enterprise value
NT$11.64B
Free cash flow yield
-5.07%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.76
Return on equity
2.65%
ROIC
1.61%
Beta
0.06
Dividend yield
1.82%
Last dividend
NT$0.21
Financial overview
Revenue
NT$21.84B
Earnings per share
NT$0.40
Free cash flow
-NT$374.73M
Net profit margin
1.44%
Gross margin
26.45%
EBITDA
NT$1.44B
Revenue growth
-6.95%
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Wei Chuan Foods for Indian investors
Wei Chuan Foods is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. It is not currently available to trade on Paasa; the figures on this page are for information, and the tax notes below apply to Indian residents who hold it.
Taxes on Wei Chuan Foods for Indian residents
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 1:30 pm SGT
- 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. Wei Chuan Foods’ current yield is 1.82%.Dividend tax explained
FAQs
Can I buy Wei Chuan Foods on Paasa?
Wei Chuan Foods (1201) has been listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange since 1962, in the Packaged Foods industry. Wei Chuan Foods is not currently available to trade on Paasa; the figures on this page are for information. Indian residents who hold it through another broker still declare it under the rules below.
How much does one Wei Chuan Foods share cost in rupees?
One Wei Chuan Foods share is NT$11.55 — about ₹35 at a TWD/INR rate of 3.03 on 9 Oct 2026. Both the Wei Chuan Foods price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for investing abroad 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.
How are gains on Wei Chuan Foods shares taxed in India?
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 TWD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Wei Chuan Foods price.
Does Wei Chuan Foods pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Wei Chuan Foods pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.82%; the last declared dividend was NT$0.21 per share, about ₹0.64. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.
When does TAI trade, in Indian time?
The Taiwan Stock Exchange trades 6:30 am – 11:00 am IST in Indian time.
Do I have to declare Wei Chuan Foods 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. The holding is reported with its cost and its closing value.
Does the rupee rate affect what I make on Wei Chuan Foods?
Yes. Wei Chuan Foods is priced in TWD, so your rupee outcome combines the TWD move with the TWD/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back.