Smart-Core Holdings Limited
Smart-Core Holdings Limited (HKSE: 2166) is trading at HK$3.91, about ₹48 at today's HKD/INR rate, as of 28 Sep 2026, 4:08 AM ET, down 4.40% today. Indian residents can buy Smart-Core from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
HK$3.89
Today's high
HK$4.16
52 week low
HK$1.75
52 week high
HK$6.95
2166 opened at HK$4.09, closed previously at HK$4.09, and has traded between HK$1.75 and HK$6.95 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Smart-Core Holdings Limited functions as an investment holding company primarily engaged in distributing integrated circuits and various other electronic components. The company's operations span the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and global markets, organized into two main segments: Authorised Distribution and Independent Distribution. Its product lines support a wide array of applications, including televisions, smart devices, memory solutions, advanced optoelectronic displays, communication systems, security surveillance, the Internet of Things (IoT), and optical communication. Additionally, Smart-Core delivers technical solutions and support services, operates an e-commerce platform, and is involved in the manufacturing of optical communication chips. Its principal client base consists of consumer electronic product manufacturers, original design manufacturers (ODMs), and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) within the electronics industry. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, the firm adopted its current name in August 2016, having previously been known as Smart-Core Cloud Group Limited. Smart-Core Holdings Limited operates as a subsidiary of Smart IC Limited.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
1.46M
Market cap
HK$1.91B
P/E Ratio
4.49
Price-to-sales ratio
0.18
Enterprise value
HK$2.76B
Free cash flow yield
3.07%
Debt-to-equity ratio
1.00
Return on equity
34.04%
ROIC
12.25%
Beta
0.95
Dividend yield
4.86%
Last dividend
HK$0.17
Financial overview
Revenue
HK$6.59B
Earnings per share
HK$0.35
Free cash flow
-HK$379.14M
Net profit margin
3.80%
Gross margin
6.18%
EBITDA
HK$157.53M
Revenue growth
41.79%
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How to buy Smart-Core from India
Indian residents can buy Smart-Core 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 Smart-Core and place an order
Find Smart-Core by name or by its ticker, 2166, and choose an order type. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share. Smart-Core trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Smart-Core 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 Smart-Core from India
Trading and taxes when buying Smart-Core 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. Smart-Core’s current yield is 4.86%.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 Smart-Core stock?
Yes. Smart-Core (2166) has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2016, in the Technology Distributors 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 Smart-Core share cost in rupees?
One Smart-Core share is HK$3.91 — about ₹48 at an HKD/INR rate of 12.24 on 27 Sep 2026. Both the Smart-Core 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 Smart-Core 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 Smart-Core?
Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
How are gains on Smart-Core 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 Smart-Core price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Smart-Core pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Smart-Core pays a dividend and the current yield is 4.86%; the last declared dividend was HK$0.17 per share, about ₹2.08. 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 Smart-Core 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 Smart-Core shares held from India?
Hong Kong has no estate duty.
Do I have to declare Smart-Core 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 Smart-Core holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Smart-Core 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.