Ishihara Chemical Co., Ltd.
Ishihara Chemical Co., Ltd. (JPX: 4462) is trading at ¥2,915.00, about ₹1,779 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 2:30 AM ET, up 3.63% today. Indian residents can buy Ishihara Chemical from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥2,851.00
Today's high
¥2,963.00
52 week low
¥1,865.00
52 week high
¥3,875.00
4462 opened at ¥2,851.00, closed previously at ¥2,813.00, and has traded between ¥1,865.00 and ¥3,875.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Established in Kobe, Japan, in 1900, Ishihara Chemical Co., Ltd. functions as a global producer and distributor of a diverse array of chemical products. The company develops plating chemicals essential for the fabrication of electronic components integrated into household devices, communication equipment, and office machinery. Additionally, they provide advanced analytical instruments for surface treatment solutions vital to the production of printed circuit boards and display panels, which include those for flat-screen televisions, mobile phones, and gaming consoles; this offering is complemented by necessary reagents and post-sale technical support. Their product portfolio also features electronic materials like submicron nickel powders, fundamental for manufacturing capacitor electrodes. Ishihara Chemical is a specialist in ceramic solutions, offering both machinable and engineering ceramics, alongside precision ceramic parts designed for various components and fixtures within semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment. Under the Unicon brand, the company manufactures an extensive range of automotive care chemicals. This includes car wash detergents for gas stations, maintenance products for auto inspection and repair centers, compounds and repair chemicals for vehicle body painting facilities, anti-spatter agents for welding, and consumer-grade items for retail. Furthermore, Ishihara Chemical distributes a wide selection of inorganic compounds and fine chemicals, such as acids, alkalis, and catalysts, to various sectors including the steel, chemical, and heavy industries, as well as government entities.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
45.39K
Market cap
¥39.84B
P/E Ratio
11.88
Price-to-sales ratio
1.65
Enterprise value
¥22.82B
Free cash flow yield
8.23%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.04
Return on equity
12.01%
ROIC
10.66%
Beta
0.59
Dividend yield
1.58%
Last dividend
¥46.00
Financial overview
Revenue
¥23.45B
Earnings per share
¥217.33
Free cash flow
¥2.63B
Net profit margin
13.87%
Gross margin
37.78%
EBITDA
¥4.75B
Revenue growth
-0.76%
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How to buy Ishihara Chemical from India
Indian residents can buy Ishihara Chemical 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 Ishihara Chemical and place an order
Find Ishihara Chemical by name or by its ticker, 4462, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Ishihara Chemical trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Ishihara Chemical 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 Ishihara Chemical from India
Trading and taxes when buying Ishihara Chemical 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. Ishihara Chemical’s current yield is 1.58%.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 Ishihara Chemical stock?
Yes. Ishihara Chemical (4462) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2005, 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 Ishihara Chemical share cost in rupees?
One Ishihara Chemical share is ¥2,915.00 — about ₹1,779 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6103 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Ishihara Chemical 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 Ishihara Chemical 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 Ishihara Chemical?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on Ishihara Chemical 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 Ishihara Chemical price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Ishihara Chemical pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Ishihara Chemical pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.58%; the last declared dividend was ¥46.00 per share, about ₹28.08. 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 Ishihara Chemical 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 Ishihara Chemical 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 Ishihara Chemical 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 Ishihara Chemical holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Ishihara Chemical 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.