Kao Corporation
Kao Corporation (JPX: 4452) is trading at ¥3,483.00, about ₹2,127 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 1:42 AM ET, down 0.40% today. Indian residents can buy Kao from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥3,469.00
Today's high
¥3,505.00
52 week low
¥2,880.00
52 week high
¥3,782.00
4452 opened at ¥3,480.00, closed previously at ¥3,497.00, and has traded between ¥2,880.00 and ¥3,782.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Kao Corporation is a multifaceted enterprise engaged in the development and sale of a broad spectrum of products, encompassing cosmetics, skin and hair care items, human health solutions, household cleaning and fabric care goods, and various chemical products. The company's operations are strategically divided into five core business segments: Hygiene and Living Care, Health and Beauty Care, Life Care, Cosmetics, and Chemicals. Within the Hygiene and Living Care segment, Kao provides essentials such as laundry detergents, fabric care products, and a variety of kitchen, paper, and general household cleaning supplies, alongside sanitary napkins and baby diapers. Its Health and Beauty Care division encompasses offerings like skin and hair care formulations, specialized professional hair care lines, bath additives, and both oral hygiene and thermal products. The Life Care segment focuses on delivering health beverages and commercial-grade hygiene solutions. In its Cosmetics Business, the company supplies both advised and self-service cosmetic items. Finally, the Chemical Business segment produces an extensive array of industrial ingredients, including oleochemicals, fat and oil derivatives, surfactants, fragrances, water-reducing admixtures, casting sand binders, plastics additives, process chemicals, toners and toner binders, inkjet ink colorants and inks, fine polishing agents and cleaners, and other specialized materials and process chemicals. Established in 1887, this Tokyo, Japan-headquartered entity initially operated as Kao Soap Co., Ltd., before adopting its current name, Kao Corporation, in 1982.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
3.36M
Market cap
¥3.15T
P/E Ratio
23.41
Price-to-sales ratio
1.80
Enterprise value
¥3.06T
Free cash flow yield
4.78%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.21
Return on equity
12.71%
ROIC
8.61%
Beta
0.19
Dividend yield
2.23%
Last dividend
¥77.50
Financial overview
Revenue
¥1.69T
Earnings per share
¥130.15
Free cash flow
¥138.47B
Net profit margin
7.77%
Gross margin
38.55%
EBITDA
¥256.11B
Revenue growth
3.70%
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How to buy Kao from India
Indian residents can buy Kao 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 Kao and place an order
Find Kao by name or by its ticker, 4452, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Kao trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Kao 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 Kao from India
Trading and taxes when buying Kao 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. Kao’s current yield is 2.23%.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 Kao stock?
Yes. Kao (4452) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 1949, in the Household & Personal Products 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 Kao share cost in rupees?
One Kao share is ¥3,483.00 — about ₹2,127 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6107 on 28 Sep 2026. Both the Kao 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 Kao 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 Kao?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on Kao 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 Kao price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Kao pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Kao pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.23%; the last declared dividend was ¥77.50 per share, about ₹47.33. 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 Kao 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 Kao 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 Kao 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 Kao holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Kao 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.