Hyosung Chemical Corporation
Hyosung Chemical Corporation (KRX: 298000) is trading at ₩51,300.00, about ₹3,702 at today's KRW/INR rate, as of 8 Oct 2026, 2:30 AM ET, down 1.35% today. Hyosung Chemical 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
₩50,600.00
Today's high
₩52,500.00
52 week low
₩38,900.00
52 week high
₩87,500.00
298000 opened at ₩52,000.00, closed previously at ₩52,000.00, and has traded between ₩38,900.00 and ₩87,500.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Based in Seoul, South Korea, Hyosung Chemical Corporation manufactures and distributes a diverse array of chemical solutions across both domestic and global markets. The company supplies various grades of polypropylene (PP) under its TOPILENE brand, including PP/DH, PP-R, and PP-B. These versatile polymers are utilized in numerous applications such as piping, medical devices, clear packaging, specialized films, compounding, heat-resistant components, and bottle caps. Furthermore, its portfolio includes nylon films tailored for food preservation and general packaging for a multitude of household goods. Hyosung Chemical also produces PET films, essential for electrical and electronic components, alongside diverse industrial uses including specialized packaging and optical products. The corporation provides high-purity terephthalic acid, a crucial base material for manufacturing polyester fibers, tire cords, PET bottles, and polyester films. Its offerings extend to NF3 and other specialized industrial gases vital for advanced technology sectors like semiconductors, display panels, and solar energy devices. Moreover, the company produces tri-acetyl cellulose films for Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) and the advanced POKETONE polymer.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
85.39K
Market cap
₩193.30B
P/E Ratio
0.36
Price-to-sales ratio
0.07
Enterprise value
₩1.70T
Free cash flow yield
-87.47%
Debt-to-equity ratio
2.19
Return on equity
106.45%
ROIC
-4.86%
Beta
0.72
Dividend yield
0.00%
Last dividend
₩0.00
Financial overview
Revenue
₩2.34T
Earnings per share
₩104,270.00
Free cash flow
-₩129.03B
Net profit margin
20.81%
Gross margin
5.99%
EBITDA
-₩45.66B
Revenue growth
-17.53%
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Hyosung Chemical for Indian investors
Hyosung Chemical is listed on the Korea 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 Hyosung Chemical for Indian residents
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 3:30 pm KST
- 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
- NoneHyosung Chemical does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
FAQs
Can I buy Hyosung Chemical on Paasa?
Hyosung Chemical (298000) has been listed on the Korea Exchange since 2018, in the Chemicals industry. Hyosung Chemical 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 Hyosung Chemical share cost in rupees?
One Hyosung Chemical share is ₩51,300.00 — about ₹3,702 at a KRW/INR rate of 0.0722 on 8 Oct 2026. Both the Hyosung Chemical 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 Hyosung Chemical 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 KRW/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Hyosung Chemical price.
Does Hyosung Chemical pay a dividend?
No. Hyosung Chemical 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.
When does KRX trade, in Indian time?
The Korea Exchange trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST in Indian time.
Do I have to declare Hyosung Chemical 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 Hyosung Chemical?
Yes. Hyosung Chemical is priced in KRW, so your rupee outcome combines the KRW move with the KRW/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back.