Walsin Lihwa Corporation
Walsin Lihwa Corporation (TAI: 1605) is trading at NT$38.40, about ₹116 at today's TWD/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 1:30 AM ET, up 5.64% today. Walsin Lihwa 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$36.80
Today's high
NT$38.80
52 week low
NT$25.20
52 week high
NT$46.50
1605 opened at NT$36.80, closed previously at NT$36.35, and has traded between NT$25.20 and NT$46.50 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Established in 1966 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Walsin Lihwa Corporation is a global manufacturer and supplier of a diverse range of industrial materials and services. The company's core operations span the production and sale of copper-based products, various wires and cables, and specialized steel goods to markets across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and beyond. Its offerings in the copper and cable segment include bare copper wires, copper bars, rods, connectors, and components for cable and wire manufacturing. It also produces an extensive array of power, communication, optical, and industrial cables, essential for sectors such as energy transmission, telecommunications, electrical engineering, household appliances, construction, shipping, heavy machinery, and renewable energy (solar and wind power) and electric vehicles. Walsin Lihwa's comprehensive steel portfolio features stainless steel products like billets, wire rods, straight bars, cold- and hot-rolled coils, precision foils, seamless pipes and tubes, and steel cables and wires. Additionally, it provides smelting services, rolled stainless and carbon steel products, precision alloy wires, alloy materials, flat-rolled products, and medium and heavy specialty steel plates. These materials are integral to applications in construction components, crankshafts, machine tools, plumbing, heat exchange, drainage, and the petrochemical industry. Beyond its manufacturing divisions, the corporation is actively engaged in real estate, overseeing the development, construction, operation, management, and rental of residential properties, offices, market complexes, and hotels, complemented by after-sales services and comprehensive property and housing leasing management. The company further diversifies its activities by designing, installing, and managing solar power systems. It also provides a suite of services encompassing mechanical, electrical, communications, and power system solutions, along with construction, business and asset management consulting, advertising, and general commerce services.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
41.47M
Market cap
NT$170.16B
P/E Ratio
11.60
Price-to-sales ratio
0.98
Enterprise value
NT$172.07B
Free cash flow yield
-6.49%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.44
Return on equity
1.92%
ROIC
0.01%
Beta
1.02
Dividend yield
1.30%
Last dividend
NT$0.50
Financial overview
Revenue
NT$174.24B
Earnings per share
NT$0.75
Free cash flow
-NT$6.44B
Net profit margin
8.41%
Gross margin
5.97%
EBITDA
NT$12.66B
Revenue growth
-2.83%
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Walsin Lihwa for Indian investors
Walsin Lihwa 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 Walsin Lihwa 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. Walsin Lihwa’s current yield is 1.30%.Dividend tax explained
FAQs
Can I buy Walsin Lihwa on Paasa?
Walsin Lihwa (1605) has been listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange since 1972, in the Steel industry. Walsin Lihwa 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 Walsin Lihwa share cost in rupees?
One Walsin Lihwa share is NT$38.40 — about ₹116 at a TWD/INR rate of 3.02 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Walsin Lihwa 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 Walsin Lihwa 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 Walsin Lihwa price.
Does Walsin Lihwa pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Walsin Lihwa pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.30%; the last declared dividend was NT$0.50 per share, about ₹1.51. 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 Walsin Lihwa 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 Walsin Lihwa?
Yes. Walsin Lihwa 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.