Bic Camera Inc.
Bic Camera Inc. (JPX: 3048) is trading at ¥1,678.00, about ₹1,024 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 2:30 AM ET, down 0.65% today. Indian residents can buy Bic Camera from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥1,652.50
Today's high
¥1,687.50
52 week low
¥1,512.00
52 week high
¥1,886.00
3048 opened at ¥1,685.00, closed previously at ¥1,689.00, and has traded between ¥1,512.00 and ¥1,886.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Bic Camera Inc. operates as a leading Japanese retailer, providing an exceptionally diverse range of consumer products. Its comprehensive inventory encompasses core electronics such as household electrical appliances (including air conditioners, lighting, and various kitchen devices), computing equipment and accessories (personal computers, peripherals, and software), imaging technology (cameras, video recorders, and TV recorders), and audio systems (like electronic pianos). The company also offers automotive-related goods. Beyond electronics, Bic Camera diversifies its offerings to include health and beauty gadgets, watches, clocks, and luggage, alongside a variety of daily essentials such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and general household items. Customers can also find tools for DIY projects, crime prevention, and disaster preparedness, in addition to consumables like ink cartridges, media, and batteries. The product selection further extends to home furnishings (bedding and interior decor), a broad spectrum of entertainment items (games, movies, music, toys, and hobby products), communication devices (electronic dictionaries, telephones, fax machines, and smartphones), stationery, sporting goods (including bicycles and golf equipment), eyewear (glasses and contact lenses), kitchenware, alcoholic beverages, food products, and various gift items. Bic Camera distributes these goods through its extensive network of physical retail outlets and its robust online e-commerce platform. The company was established in 1978 and maintains its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
687.74K
Market cap
¥287.36B
P/E Ratio
12.96
Price-to-sales ratio
0.28
Enterprise value
¥296.46B
Free cash flow yield
7.48%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.54
Return on equity
10.37%
ROIC
5.87%
Beta
0.01
Dividend yield
2.56%
Last dividend
¥43.00
Financial overview
Revenue
¥974.48B
Earnings per share
¥102.08
Free cash flow
¥20.16B
Net profit margin
2.15%
Gross margin
26.84%
EBITDA
¥41.86B
Revenue growth
5.63%
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How to buy Bic Camera from India
Indian residents can buy Bic Camera 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 JPY.
Search for Bic Camera and place an order
Find Bic Camera by name or by its ticker, 3048, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Bic Camera trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Bic Camera position in JPY 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 Bic Camera from India
Trading and taxes when buying Bic Camera from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 3:30 pm JST
- 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. Japan withholds a preferential 10% on dividends for Indian residents under the India–Japan DTAA rather than the higher domestic rate, and the tax withheld can be claimed as a foreign tax credit in India. Bic Camera’s current yield is 2.56%.Dividend tax explained
- Estate or inheritance tax
- May applyJapan levies inheritance tax on Japan-located assets such as direct stocks, with an exemption of ¥30 million plus ¥6 million per statutory heir.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 Bic Camera stock?
Yes. Bic Camera (3048) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2001, in the Specialty Retail 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 JPY. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Bic Camera share cost in rupees?
One Bic Camera share is ¥1,678.00 — about ₹1,024 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6103 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Bic Camera 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 Bic Camera 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 Bic Camera?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on Bic Camera shares taxed in India?
Japan generally does not levy capital gains tax on non-resident individual investors, 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 JPY/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Bic Camera price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Bic Camera pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Bic Camera pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.56%; the last declared dividend was ¥43.00 per share, about ₹26.24. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Japan withholds a preferential 10% on dividends for Indian residents under the India–Japan DTAA rather than the higher domestic rate, and the tax withheld can be claimed as a foreign tax credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Bic Camera from India?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST in Indian time. It also halts for lunch, 8:00 am – 9:00 am IST. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Bic Camera shares held from India?
Japan levies inheritance tax on Japan-located assets such as direct stocks, with an exemption of ¥30 million plus ¥6 million per statutory heir. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position.
Do I have to declare Bic Camera 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 Bic Camera holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Bic Camera and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in JPY 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.