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Kyowa Leather Cloth Co., Ltd.

¥927.00Last updated
-¥1.00 (0.11%)Past day
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Kyowa Leather Cloth Co., Ltd. (JPX: 3553) is trading at ¥927.00, about ₹561 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 2:30 AM ET, down 0.11% today. Indian residents can buy Kyowa Leather Cloth from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Quote

Open:¥935.00
Previous close:¥928.00
Volume:30.30K

Today's low

¥926.00

Today's high

¥935.00

52 week low

¥831.00

52 week high

¥1,212.00

3553 opened at ¥935.00, closed previously at ¥928.00, and has traded between ¥831.00 and ¥1,212.00 over the past 52 weeks.

About

Established in 1935 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co., Ltd. operates as a global enterprise focused on the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of a wide array of synthetic resin products. The company's offerings for the automotive industry are comprehensive. This includes polyurethane-based products like LUMISH, Silfie, Le Coeur, and Aquawish, commonly used for vehicle seats, door panels, and console components. They also supply olefin products, such as TPO composite materials and sheets, which are applied in door trims, instrument panels, and consoles. Furthermore, Kyowa Leather Cloth produces polyvinyl chloride (PVC) items like Soft leather, PVC leather, sheets, and PVC composite materials, finding utility in seats, door trims, consoles, and various interior and exterior decorative elements. Specialized decorative films for vehicle roofs are also part of their automotive portfolio. For the housing sector, the company provides both interior and exterior materials. Interior solutions, featuring brands such as CRONOS, CRONOS EF, Vi-pla S, and Vi-pla OL, are designed for general interior applications, kitchens, modular bathrooms, and wall coverings. Exterior-grade materials, including CRONOS and CRONOS EF, are suitable for entrance doors, closets, and rooftop waterproofing. Additionally, their fashion and lifestyle division offers polyurethane synthetic leather products, notably PVC leather, CARAVEL, and Daphne. These versatile materials are extensively utilized in the production of handbags, tote bags, accessories, women's footwear (shoes, boots, sandals, slippers), and a variety of seating, from office chairs to furniture for large facilities and reception areas.

Country
JP
CEO
Mikio Hanai
Exchange listed on
JPX
Industry
Chemicals
Base currency
JPY
Full Time Employees
1,393
Sector
Basic Materials
IPO date
01/01/2001

Key statistics

Avg. volume

38.15K

Market cap

¥22.09B

P/E Ratio

30.30

Price-to-sales ratio

0.39

Enterprise value

¥18.59B

Free cash flow yield

0.00%

Debt-to-equity ratio

0.04

Return on equity

2.02%

ROIC

0.97%

Beta

0.55

Dividend yield

5.61%

Last dividend

¥52.00

Financial overview

Revenue

¥55.82B

Earnings per share

¥27.49

Free cash flow

-¥4.11B

Net profit margin

1.28%

Gross margin

16.00%

EBITDA

¥3.63B

Revenue growth

-1.03%

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How to buy Kyowa Leather Cloth from India

Indian residents can buy Kyowa Leather Cloth 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Search for Kyowa Leather Cloth and place an order

    Find Kyowa Leather Cloth by name or by its ticker, 3553, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Kyowa Leather Cloth trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.

  4. Track holdings and download tax reports

    Follow your Kyowa Leather Cloth 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth from India

Trading and taxes when buying Kyowa Leather Cloth 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. Kyowa Leather Cloth’s current yield is 5.61%.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 Kyowa Leather Cloth stock?

Yes. Kyowa Leather Cloth (3553) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2001, in the Chemicals 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth share cost in rupees?

One Kyowa Leather Cloth share is ¥927.00 — about ₹561 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6051 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the Kyowa Leather Cloth 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth?

The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.

How are gains on Kyowa Leather Cloth 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.

Does Kyowa Leather Cloth pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?

Yes. Kyowa Leather Cloth pays a dividend and the current yield is 5.61%; the last declared dividend was ¥52.00 per share, about ₹31.46. 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth holding, its cost and its closing value.

How do I sell Kyowa Leather Cloth 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.