BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited
BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (HKSE: 2388) is trading at HK$51.15, about ₹626 at today's HKD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:08 AM ET, down 0.20% today. Indian residents can buy BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
HK$50.70
Today's high
HK$51.15
52 week low
HK$35.84
52 week high
HK$53.85
2388 opened at HK$50.95, closed previously at HK$51.25, and has traded between HK$35.84 and HK$53.85 over the past 52 weeks.
About
BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited operates as an investment holding enterprise, delivering a comprehensive suite of banking and related financial solutions to both corporate and individual clients across Hong Kong, mainland China, and international markets. Its operations are structured into four primary segments: Personal Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury, and Insurance. The firm provides diverse deposit accounts, including savings, current, and time options, alongside mortgage plans, payroll administration, corporate deposit schemes, and electronic cheque services. It also facilitates cross-border financial transactions and remittance services for its varied customer base. Furthermore, the company offers a range of investment products such as securities, mutual funds, foreign exchange, precious metals, FX margin trading, bonds, and structured products, in addition to business and personal loans. Its insurance offerings span business and accident protection, medical, travel, leisure, family, and personal life coverage. Additional services include safe deposit boxes, e-Bill functionalities, and payment processing. The institution also provides wealth management, overdraft facilities, private banking, account opening, payment and collection, digital banking, various lending options, and extensive cross-border services. Established in 1917 and headquartered in Central, Hong Kong, BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited operates as a subsidiary of BOC Hong Kong (BVI) Limited.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
13.21M
Market cap
HK$540.80B
P/E Ratio
12.95
Price-to-sales ratio
4.89
Enterprise value
HK$1.08T
Free cash flow yield
21.00%
Debt-to-equity ratio
2.18
Return on equity
11.60%
ROIC
0.93%
Beta
0.22
Dividend yield
4.62%
Last dividend
HK$2.13
Financial overview
Revenue
HK$68.73B
Earnings per share
HK$3.79
Free cash flow
-HK$88.59B
Net profit margin
37.75%
Gross margin
70.72%
EBITDA
HK$51.31B
Revenue growth
-4.34%
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How to buy BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) from India
Indian residents can buy BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) 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 BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) and place an order
Find BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) by name or by its ticker, 2388, and choose an order type. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share. BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) 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 BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) from India
Trading and taxes when buying BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) 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. BOC Hong Kong (Holdings)’s current yield is 4.62%.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 BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) stock?
Yes. BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) (2388) has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2002, in the Banks - Regional 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 BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) share cost in rupees?
One BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) share is HK$51.15 — about ₹626 at an HKD/INR rate of 12.23 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) 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 BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) 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 BOC Hong Kong (Holdings)?
Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
How are gains on BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) 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 BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) pays a dividend and the current yield is 4.62%; the last declared dividend was HK$2.13 per share, about ₹26.00. 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 BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) 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 BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) shares held from India?
Hong Kong has no estate duty.
Do I have to declare BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) 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 BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) 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.