Kaneka Corporation
Kaneka Corporation (JPX: 4118) is trading at ¥6,051.00, about ₹3,693 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 1 Oct 2026, 2:30 AM ET, down 0.44% today. Indian residents can buy Kaneka from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥6,003.00
Today's high
¥6,083.00
52 week low
¥4,082.00
52 week high
¥6,570.00
4118 opened at ¥6,076.00, closed previously at ¥6,078.00, and has traded between ¥4,082.00 and ¥6,570.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Kaneka Corporation, established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1949, operates internationally as a diversified manufacturer providing a wide array of advanced materials and specialized products. Its core chemical business includes the production and global distribution of various polyvinyl chloride (PVC) formulations, such as crosslinked, paste, and chlorinated PVC, alongside acryl grafted-vinyl chloride copolymers. The company also supplies critical additives like impact modifiers, processing aids, specialty additives, and tougheners for thermosetting resins. Furthermore, their portfolio features advanced polymers including silyl-terminated polyether, acrylic silicon, terminally reactive liquid acrylic, biodegradable polymers, and engineering resins designed for injection molding, in addition to zero birefringence materials, acrylic films, and isobutylene-based thermoplastic elastomers. Beyond chemicals, Kaneka manufactures specialized foams and films, encompassing polypropylene and Kanelite foams, extruded polystyrene insulation, polyimide films, and transparent films for optical applications. Their material science expertise extends to high thermal conductive graphite sheets, multi-layer insulation, transparent conductive films, and transparent resins engineered for exceptional heat and light resistance. In the energy and innovative products sector, Kaneka offers photovoltaic power generation systems suitable for residential, public, and industrial installations. Other cutting-edge developments include eco-friendly fur, flame-retardant materials, hair accessories, novel materials, organic EL lighting panels, and biosurfactants. Their life sciences division delivers a comprehensive range of medical and pharmaceutical offerings, which include intervention and blood purification systems, gastroenterology intervention tools, diagnostic testing equipment, regenerative medicine and cell therapy solutions, and genetic diagnostics. Additionally, they provide low molecular pharmaceutical raw materials, affinity chromatography resins for monoclonal antibody purification, biopharmaceuticals, transdermal medicines, and innovative shock-absorbing innerwear. Lastly, Kaneka is a significant player in the food and nutrition industry. Their extensive product line features dairy products, margarines, fats and oils, whipping creams, fillings, baking essentials (baker's yeast, dough improvers), processed fruits, butter, shortening, cacao butter alternatives, various creams, frozen dough, spices, and antifreeze materials. They also supply pharmaceutical and supplemental nutrition solutions, such as coenzyme Q10, lactic-acid bacteria, and functional foodstuffs, alongside agricultural fertilizers.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
242.04K
Market cap
¥364.42B
P/E Ratio
10.38
Price-to-sales ratio
0.44
Enterprise value
¥476.67B
Free cash flow yield
0.46%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.45
Return on equity
6.20%
ROIC
2.89%
Beta
0.33
Dividend yield
3.06%
Last dividend
¥160.00
Financial overview
Revenue
¥811.64B
Earnings per share
¥501.25
Free cash flow
¥1.35B
Net profit margin
4.27%
Gross margin
28.19%
EBITDA
¥96.28B
Revenue growth
0.55%
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How to buy Kaneka from India
Indian residents can buy Kaneka 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 Kaneka and place an order
Find Kaneka by name or by its ticker, 4118, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Kaneka trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Kaneka 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 Kaneka from India
Trading and taxes when buying Kaneka 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. Kaneka’s current yield is 3.06%.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 Kaneka stock?
Yes. Kaneka (4118) 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 Kaneka share cost in rupees?
One Kaneka share is ¥6,051.00 — about ₹3,693 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6103 on 30 Sep 2026. Both the Kaneka 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 Kaneka 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 Kaneka?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on Kaneka 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 Kaneka price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Kaneka pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Kaneka pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.06%; the last declared dividend was ¥160.00 per share, about ₹97.65. 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 Kaneka 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 Kaneka 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 Kaneka 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 Kaneka holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Kaneka 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.