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Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

¥3,725.00Last updated
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Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (JPX: 4078) is trading at ¥3,725.00, about ₹2,254 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 2:30 AM ET. Indian residents can buy Sakai Chemical Industry from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Quote

Open:¥3,725.00
Previous close:¥3,725.00
Volume:94.70K

Today's low

¥3,690.00

Today's high

¥3,745.00

52 week low

¥2,769.00

52 week high

¥6,580.00

4078 opened at ¥3,725.00, closed previously at ¥3,725.00, and has traded between ¥2,769.00 and ¥6,580.00 over the past 52 weeks.

About

Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., a Japanese enterprise, manufactures and distributes a broad spectrum of chemical products. Its extensive portfolio encompasses titanium dioxide, employed in diverse applications including paints, printer inks, paper manufacturing, plastics, synthetic fibers, rubber, and porcelain enamel, as well as in optical lenses and capacitors. The company also supplies barium and strontium compounds, vital for electronic materials, various paints, inks, plastics, glass, and cosmetic formulations. Zinc-based offerings include zinc oxide, widely used in rubber, paints, plastics, electronics, and cosmetics, alongside zinc dust for anti-corrosion paints. Furthermore, Sakai Chemical provides plastic additives like stabilizers, lubricants, light stabilizers, and flame retardants, integrated into products such as pipes, electrical wires, industrial films, and wallpapers. Its specialized products extend to various catalysts, including De-NOx/De-DXN, hydrogenation, ozone decomposition, polyester polymerization, and photocatalysts. The company also produces electronic materials, specifically dielectric and piezoelectric ceramics. In the pharmaceutical domain, it offers prescription and over-the-counter drugs, health foods, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and intermediates. Rounding out its offerings are organic chemical products for sectors like electronics, resin materials, healthcare, lubricants, and water treatment, as well as road marking materials crucial for traffic management and safety. Founded in 1918, Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Sakai, Japan.

Country
JP
CEO
Toshiyuki Yagura
Exchange listed on
JPX
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
Base currency
JPY
Full Time Employees
1,942
Sector
Basic Materials
IPO date
09/01/2001

Key statistics

Avg. volume

403.22K

Market cap

¥57.03B

P/E Ratio

16.52

Price-to-sales ratio

0.69

Enterprise value

¥51.83B

Free cash flow yield

0.00%

Debt-to-equity ratio

0.15

Return on equity

4.41%

ROIC

4.04%

Beta

0.39

Dividend yield

3.89%

Last dividend

¥145.00

Financial overview

Revenue

¥81.45B

Earnings per share

¥176.38

Free cash flow

¥8.41B

Net profit margin

4.19%

Gross margin

24.80%

EBITDA

¥10.19B

Revenue growth

-3.51%

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How to buy Sakai Chemical Industry from India

Indian residents can buy Sakai Chemical Industry 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 Sakai Chemical Industry and place an order

    Find Sakai Chemical Industry by name or by its ticker, 4078, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Sakai Chemical Industry trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.

  4. Track holdings and download tax reports

    Follow your Sakai Chemical Industry 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 Sakai Chemical Industry from India

Trading and taxes when buying Sakai Chemical Industry 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. Sakai Chemical Industry’s current yield is 3.89%.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 Sakai Chemical Industry stock?

Yes. Sakai Chemical Industry (4078) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2001, in the Chemicals - Specialty 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 Sakai Chemical Industry share cost in rupees?

One Sakai Chemical Industry share is ¥3,725.00 — about ₹2,254 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6051 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the Sakai Chemical Industry 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 Sakai Chemical Industry 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 Sakai Chemical Industry?

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

How are gains on Sakai Chemical Industry 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 Sakai Chemical Industry price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.

Does Sakai Chemical Industry pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?

Yes. Sakai Chemical Industry pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.89%; the last declared dividend was ¥145.00 per share, about ₹87.74. 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 Sakai Chemical Industry 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 Sakai Chemical Industry 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 Sakai Chemical Industry 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 Sakai Chemical Industry holding, its cost and its closing value.

How do I sell Sakai Chemical Industry 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.