Ernest Borel Holdings Limited
Ernest Borel Holdings Limited (HKSE: 1856) is trading at HK$1.69, about ₹21 at today's HKD/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 1:01 AM ET, down 0.29% today. Indian residents can buy Ernest Borel from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
HK$1.68
Today's high
HK$1.69
52 week low
HK$0.95
52 week high
HK$2.04
1856 opened at HK$1.69, closed previously at HK$1.70, and has traded between HK$0.95 and HK$2.04 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Ernest Borel Holdings Limited operates as an investment holding company, primarily focusing on the design, production, promotion, and worldwide distribution of Swiss-made mechanical and quartz watches for both male and female clientele. Its products are marketed under the distinguished Ernest Borel brand and are sold in various regions, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Europe, and other international markets. The company further provides essential assembly and after-sales support for its timepieces. Established in 1856, Ernest Borel Holdings Limited is headquartered in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, and functions as a subsidiary of VGB Limited.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
155.54K
Market cap
HK$608.84M
P/E Ratio
-16.57
Price-to-sales ratio
6.87
Enterprise value
HK$705.86M
Free cash flow yield
-4.13%
Debt-to-equity ratio
7.92
Return on equity
-89.40%
ROIC
-62.43%
Beta
0.07
Dividend yield
0.00%
Last dividend
HK$0.00
Financial overview
Revenue
HK$79.34M
Earnings per share
-HK$0.15
Free cash flow
-HK$27.94M
Net profit margin
-41.48%
Gross margin
7.77%
EBITDA
-HK$49.21M
Revenue growth
-20.08%
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How to buy Ernest Borel from India
Indian residents can buy Ernest Borel 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 Ernest Borel and place an order
Find Ernest Borel by name or by its ticker, 1856, and choose an order type. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share. Ernest Borel trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Ernest Borel position in HKD and INR. Ernest Borel pays no dividend today, so your filing is the capital-gains statement plus the Schedule FA holding line.
Read the full guide: how to invest in Ernest Borel from India
Trading and taxes when buying Ernest Borel 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
- NoneErnest Borel does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Ernest Borel stock?
Yes. Ernest Borel (1856) has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2014, in the Luxury Goods 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 Ernest Borel share cost in rupees?
One Ernest Borel share is HK$1.69 — about ₹21 at an HKD/INR rate of 12.24 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Ernest Borel 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 Ernest Borel 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 Ernest Borel?
Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
How are gains on Ernest Borel 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 Ernest Borel price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Ernest Borel pay a dividend?
No. Ernest Borel does not currently pay a dividend, so holding it produces no dividend income to declare in India. If it starts paying one, the Indian treatment is the usual one — dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India — and Paasa's dividend report would show the gross amount and any tax withheld.
When can I trade Ernest Borel 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 Ernest Borel a Hong Kong SAR China company, and does that change how it is taxed?
Ernest Borel trades on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in HKD, but the company is domiciled in Switzerland. Ernest Borel trades as an ordinary share listed directly in Hong Kong, not a depositary receipt. Your India-side capital-gains treatment is the same either way.
Do I have to declare Ernest Borel 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 Ernest Borel holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Ernest Borel 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.