Prudential plc
Prudential plc (HKSE: 2378) is trading at HK$98.40, about ₹1,206 at today's HKD/INR rate, as of 28 Sep 2026, 4:08 AM ET, down 0.51% today. Indian residents can buy Prudential from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
HK$97.20
Today's high
HK$98.50
52 week low
HK$95.35
52 week high
HK$131.20
2378 opened at HK$98.35, closed previously at HK$98.90, and has traded between HK$95.35 and HK$131.20 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Prudential plc, operating through its various units, delivers life and health insurance, retirement planning, and investment management services to clients across Asia and Africa. Its insurance offerings encompass health coverage and protective policies, alongside a range of savings instruments like participating, linked, and conventional products. The firm also insures against major health crises such as cancer, stroke, and heart attacks, in addition to tropical ailments like dengue, malaria, and measles. For institutional and private investors, Prudential plc oversees assets across diverse strategies including equities, fixed income, multi-asset, quantitative, and alternative investments. The company distributes its solutions via its network of agents, banking partners, and independent brokers. Established in 1848, Prudential plc has its headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
128.64K
Market cap
HK$244.86B
P/E Ratio
8.77
Price-to-sales ratio
1.03
Enterprise value
$31.02B
Free cash flow yield
4.63%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.30
Return on equity
18.25%
ROIC
1.67%
Beta
0.86
Dividend yield
0.02%
Last dividend
HK$2.18
Financial overview
Revenue
$28.34B
Earnings per share
$1.57
Free cash flow
$2.22B
Net profit margin
12.15%
Gross margin
71.22%
EBITDA
$5.42B
Revenue growth
74.80%
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How to buy Prudential from India
Indian residents can buy Prudential 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 Prudential and place an order
Find Prudential by name or by its ticker, 2378, and choose an order type. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share. Prudential trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Prudential 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 Prudential from India
Trading and taxes when buying Prudential 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.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 Prudential stock?
Yes. Prudential (2378) has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2010, in the Insurance - Life 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 Prudential share cost in rupees?
One Prudential share is HK$98.40 — about ₹1,206 at an HKD/INR rate of 12.25 on 28 Sep 2026. Both the Prudential 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 Prudential 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 Prudential?
Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
How are gains on Prudential 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 Prudential price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Prudential pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Prudential pays a dividend — the most recent was HK$2.18 per share, about ₹26.68. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Paasa's dividend report covers each payment.
When can I trade Prudential 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 Prudential shares held from India?
Hong Kong has no estate duty.
Do I have to declare Prudential 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 Prudential holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Prudential 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.