Asia Optical Co., Inc.
Asia Optical Co., Inc. (TAI: 3019) is trading at NT$136.50, about ₹412 at today's TWD/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 1:30 AM ET, up 0.74% today. Asia Optical 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
NT$136.00
Today's high
NT$137.00
52 week low
NT$118.00
52 week high
NT$172.00
3019 opened at NT$136.00, closed previously at NT$135.50, and has traded between NT$118.00 and NT$172.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Asia Optical Co., Inc., founded in 1980 and based in Taichung, Taiwan, operates as a prominent global manufacturer and supplier of a broad spectrum of optical products and components. The company's diverse offerings include cameras, rifle scopes, and various specialized lenses designed for photocopiers and scanners. Their lens technologies span injection-molded plastic lenses, precisely molded aspherical and spherical glass lenses, prism/flat glass lenses, and precision-coated optical elements. They also produce lenses for compact cameras, digital still cameras (DSCs), projectors, and mobile phones, alongside advanced augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) products, and optical communication solutions. Furthermore, Asia Optical provides compact LiDAR systems, an array of sports optics such as laser rangefinders and rifle scopes, automotive lenses, Crosszone headphones, and non-invasive vascular screening devices. Beyond finished goods, the company excels in tooling, precision stamping, and the production of intricate plastic components utilized in a wide range of applications, including digital and sport cameras, multifunction copiers, microscopes, security and surveillance cameras, projectors, automotive systems, medical equipment, video game consoles, laser rangefinders, telescopes, and chargers.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
7.01M
Market cap
NT$38.12B
P/E Ratio
23.06
Price-to-sales ratio
1.34
Enterprise value
NT$33.19B
Free cash flow yield
2.29%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.00
Return on equity
12.39%
ROIC
10.28%
Beta
0.87
Dividend yield
3.37%
Last dividend
NT$4.60
Financial overview
Revenue
NT$26.45B
Earnings per share
NT$6.60
Free cash flow
NT$1.04B
Net profit margin
5.83%
Gross margin
17.44%
EBITDA
NT$3.03B
Revenue growth
14.74%
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Asia Optical for Indian investors
Asia Optical is listed on the Taiwan Stock 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 Asia Optical for Indian residents
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 1:30 pm SGT
- 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. Asia Optical’s current yield is 3.37%.Dividend tax explained
FAQs
Can I buy Asia Optical on Paasa?
Asia Optical (3019) has been listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange since 2002, in the Hardware, Equipment & Parts industry. Asia Optical 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 Asia Optical share cost in rupees?
One Asia Optical share is NT$136.50 — about ₹412 at a TWD/INR rate of 3.02 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Asia Optical 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 Asia Optical 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 TWD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Asia Optical price.
Does Asia Optical pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Asia Optical pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.37%; the last declared dividend was NT$4.60 per share, about ₹13.88. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.
When does TAI trade, in Indian time?
The Taiwan Stock Exchange trades 6:30 am – 11:00 am IST in Indian time.
Do I have to declare Asia Optical 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 Asia Optical?
Yes. Asia Optical is priced in TWD, so your rupee outcome combines the TWD move with the TWD/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back.