International Housewares Retail Company Limited
International Housewares Retail Company Limited (HKSE: 1373) is trading at HK$0.66, about ₹8 at today's HKD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:37 AM ET. Indian residents can buy International Housewares Retail from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
HK$0.65
Today's high
HK$0.67
52 week low
HK$0.60
52 week high
HK$0.85
1373 opened at HK$0.67, closed previously at HK$0.66, and has traded between HK$0.60 and HK$0.85 over the past 52 weeks.
About
International Housewares Retail Company Limited functions as an investment holding firm primarily engaged in the retail and trading of household products. Its diverse retail portfolio includes physical stores operating under well-known banners such as JHC, Japan Home, 123 by ELLA, City Life, $MART, and Day Day Store. The company also maintains an online presence with platforms like JHC eshop and EasyBuy. Boasting an extensive retail footprint, it encompasses 389 outlets spread across Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, East Malaysia, Cambodia, Australia, and Vietnam. Beyond its core retail operations, the company's activities extend to granting franchise rights, offering management services, manufacturing and exporting household goods, engaging in property investments, and the sale of gifts and accessories. Established in 1991, the company's headquarters are situated in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
371.10K
Market cap
HK$467.90M
P/E Ratio
10.46
Price-to-sales ratio
0.20
Enterprise value
HK$429.39M
Free cash flow yield
85.97%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.34
Return on equity
5.15%
ROIC
4.07%
Beta
0.11
Dividend yield
6.82%
Last dividend
HK$0.05
Financial overview
Revenue
HK$2.31B
Earnings per share
HK$0.06
Free cash flow
HK$396.47M
Net profit margin
1.95%
Gross margin
45.75%
EBITDA
HK$375.73M
Revenue growth
-8.88%
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How to buy International Housewares Retail from India
Indian residents can buy International Housewares Retail 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 International Housewares Retail and place an order
Find International Housewares Retail by name or by its ticker, 1373, and choose an order type. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share. International Housewares Retail trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your International Housewares Retail 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 International Housewares Retail from India
Trading and taxes when buying International Housewares Retail 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. International Housewares Retail’s current yield is 6.82%.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 International Housewares Retail stock?
Yes. International Housewares Retail (1373) has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2013, in the Specialty Retail 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 International Housewares Retail share cost in rupees?
One International Housewares Retail share is HK$0.66 — about ₹8 at an HKD/INR rate of 12.25 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the International Housewares Retail 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 International Housewares Retail 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 International Housewares Retail?
Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
How are gains on International Housewares Retail 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 International Housewares Retail price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does International Housewares Retail pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. International Housewares Retail pays a dividend and the current yield is 6.82%; the last declared dividend was HK$0.05 per share, about ₹0.55. 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 International Housewares Retail 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 International Housewares Retail shares held from India?
Hong Kong has no estate duty.
Do I have to declare International Housewares Retail 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 International Housewares Retail holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell International Housewares Retail 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.