Ekitan & Co., Ltd.
Ekitan & Co., Ltd. (JPX: 3646) is trading at ¥360.00, about ₹219 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 2:30 AM ET, up 0.56% today. Indian residents can buy Ekitan & from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥358.00
Today's high
¥360.00
52 week low
¥298.00
52 week high
¥442.00
3646 opened at ¥358.00, closed previously at ¥358.00, and has traded between ¥298.00 and ¥442.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 1997, Ekitan & Co., Ltd. specializes in delivering a range of internet-based information services across the nation. The company primarily operates through two distinct divisions: Mobility Support and an Advertising Distribution Platform. Within its Mobility Support division, Ekitan caters to individual consumers by providing online search tools for public transport routes, schedules, and station information, accessible via various devices and platforms including dedicated websites and applications. This segment also offers welfare benefits to its members. For corporate clients, the company develops robust APIs that facilitate comprehensive transit guidance and route planning, encompassing fare and charge calculations. These functionalities are often integrated into cloud-based systems for managing travel expenses and transportation reimbursements. Ekitan also offers a domestic self-booking platform enabling discounted ticket arrangements through corporate agreements. Furthermore, it supplies critical data related to stations, lines, and train services for transfer guidance, alongside bespoke data generation for clients. The firm is actively involved in developing MaaS (Mobility as a Service) solutions designed to address regional mobility, transportation, and tourism challenges. Its offerings extend to advertising services embedded within transit guides, allowing for precise targeting by station and route. Additional corporate services include ticket and leisure activity reservations, data sharing, system integration, and client introductions. Beyond these core segments, Ekitan undertakes the full spectrum of software and website development—from conceptualization and design to production and sales. It also delivers services in information research, processing, and strategic consulting.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
7.37K
Market cap
¥1.70B
P/E Ratio
-5.05
Price-to-sales ratio
0.58
Enterprise value
¥760.91M
Free cash flow yield
0.00%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.16
Return on equity
-25.17%
ROIC
1.56%
Beta
0.41
Dividend yield
2.22%
Last dividend
¥8.00
Financial overview
Revenue
¥2.99B
Earnings per share
-¥78.09
Free cash flow
¥4.46M
Net profit margin
-11.46%
Gross margin
31.92%
EBITDA
-¥221.16M
Revenue growth
-14.48%
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How to buy Ekitan & from India
Indian residents can buy Ekitan & 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 Ekitan & and place an order
Find Ekitan & by name or by its ticker, 3646, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Ekitan & trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Ekitan & 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 Ekitan & from India
Trading and taxes when buying Ekitan & 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. Ekitan &’s current yield is 2.22%.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 Ekitan & stock?
Yes. Ekitan & (3646) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2011, in the Internet Content & Information 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 Ekitan & share cost in rupees?
One Ekitan & share is ¥360.00 — about ₹219 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6089 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the Ekitan & 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 Ekitan & 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 Ekitan &?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on Ekitan & 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 Ekitan & price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Ekitan & pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Ekitan & pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.22%; the last declared dividend was ¥8.00 per share, about ₹4.87. 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 Ekitan & 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 Ekitan & 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 Ekitan & 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 Ekitan & holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Ekitan & 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.