Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises Limited
Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises Limited (HKSE: 1235) is trading at HK$0.20, about ₹2 at today's HKD/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 3:35 AM ET, down 4.29% today. Indian residents can buy Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
HK$0.20
Today's high
HK$0.20
52 week low
HK$0.16
52 week high
HK$0.21
1235 opened at HK$0.20, closed previously at HK$0.21, and has traded between HK$0.16 and HK$0.21 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises Limited operates as an investment holding firm, delivering comprehensive travel agency services within both Hong Kong and the People's Republic of China. The company's operations are divided into distinct areas: travel and wedding-related activities, food and beverage, treasury management, and other business ventures. Its core offerings encompass the sale of airline tickets, hotel accommodations, various travel and wedding-related products, and all-inclusive package tours. Beyond these, the company is involved in property investments, engaging in treasury activities, and retailing frozen food and groceries through its teSTORE outlets and online channels. It also provides marketing and management consultancy. As of March 31, 2022, Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises Limited maintained five retail establishments in Hong Kong under the "Travel Expert" and "Premium Holidays" banners, alongside a "Café Another" branded café. Founded in 1986, the company's main office is located in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, and it functions as a subsidiary of Colvin & Horne Holdings Limited.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
53.83K
Market cap
HK$102.48M
P/E Ratio
17.03
Price-to-sales ratio
0.29
Enterprise value
-HK$17.51M
Free cash flow yield
17.63%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.10
Return on equity
9.00%
ROIC
0.09%
Beta
-0.38
Dividend yield
4.98%
Last dividend
HK$0.01
Financial overview
Revenue
HK$359.00M
Earnings per share
HK$0.01
Free cash flow
HK$15.55M
Net profit margin
1.68%
Gross margin
26.30%
EBITDA
HK$9.64M
Revenue growth
40.65%
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How to buy Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises from India
Indian residents can buy Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises 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 Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises and place an order
Find Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises by name or by its ticker, 1235, and choose an order type. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share. Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises 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 Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises from India
Trading and taxes when buying Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises 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. Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises’ current yield is 4.98%.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 Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises stock?
Yes. Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises (1235) has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2011, in the Travel 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 Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises share cost in rupees?
One Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises share is HK$0.20 — about ₹2 at an HKD/INR rate of 12.24 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises 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 Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises 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 Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises?
Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
How are gains on Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises 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 Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises pays a dividend and the current yield is 4.98%; the last declared dividend was HK$0.01 per share, about ₹0.12. 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 Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises 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 Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises shares held from India?
Hong Kong has no estate duty.
Do I have to declare Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises 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 Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Travel Expert (Asia) Enterprises 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.