Croda International Plc
Croda International Plc (LSE: 49GP) is trading at £0.87, about ₹110 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 24 Sep 2026, 12:15 PM ET. Indian residents can buy Croda International from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£0.87
Today's high
£0.87
52 week low
£0.01
52 week high
£0.93
49GP opened at £0.87, closed previously at £0.87, and has traded between £0.01 and £0.93 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Croda International Plc, founded in 1925 and based in Goole, UK, is a global enterprise dedicated to the innovation, production, and distribution of specialty chemicals. Its extensive reach covers Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Asia, and Latin America, with operations segmented into Consumer Care, Life Sciences, Performance Technologies, and Industrial Chemicals. The company offers a vast portfolio of products serving diverse industries. This includes specialized ingredients for personal care items like skin, hair, sun, and oral hygiene, as well as cosmetics, deodorants, and men's grooming. In the agricultural sector, Croda supplies additives for crop protection, seed enhancement, and animal health, alongside bio-stimulants. For automotive and industrial applications, its offerings range from lubricant additives, coatings, and polymers to vehicle cleaning chemicals and specialty additives for plastics, batteries, and catalysts. Additionally, Croda provides solutions for construction chemicals, dietary supplements, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and advanced materials for electronics and devices. Other key product areas encompass food additives, specialty polymer additives for furniture, household and industrial cleaning products, oleochemicals, paints and coatings, and materials for packaging, print, and paper industries. A significant focus is on its bio-based phase change materials, engineered for thermal management in applications such as buildings, healthcare, electronics, food refrigeration, temperature-controlled packaging, and vehicles.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
152.00
Market cap
£121.44M
P/E Ratio
57.21
Price-to-sales ratio
2.61
Enterprise value
£5.09B
Free cash flow yield
4.17%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.36
Return on equity
3.65%
ROIC
5.72%
Beta
0.92
Dividend yield
3.43%
Last dividend
£0.07
Financial overview
Revenue
£1.70B
Earnings per share
£0.44
Free cash flow
£171.80M
Net profit margin
4.61%
Gross margin
35.72%
EBITDA
£380.70M
Revenue growth
4.38%
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How to buy Croda International from India
Indian residents can buy Croda International 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 GBP.
Search for Croda International and place an order
Find Croda International by name or by its ticker, 49GP, and choose an order type. Croda International trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Croda International position in GBP and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying Croda International from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm UK
- 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. The UK levies 0% withholding tax on company dividends paid to non-residents. Croda International’s current yield is 3.43%.Dividend tax explained
- Transaction tax
- The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it.
- Estate or inheritance tax
- May applyShares in UK-incorporated companies are UK-situs assets and fall within UK Inheritance Tax, charged at 40% above the £325,000 threshold for non-residents.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 Croda International stock?
Yes. Croda International (49GP) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2000, 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 GBP. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Croda International share cost in rupees?
One Croda International share is £0.87 — about ₹110 at a GBP/INR rate of 126.99 on 26 Sep 2026. Both the Croda International 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 Croda International 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.
How are gains on Croda International shares taxed in India?
Non-residents are exempt from UK capital gains tax on the disposal of listed shares, 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 GBP/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Croda International price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Croda International pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Croda International pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.43%; the last declared dividend was £0.07 per share, about ₹8.38. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The UK levies 0% withholding tax on company dividends paid to non-residents. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Croda International from India?
The London Stock Exchange trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when the UK is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Croda International shares held from India?
Shares in UK-incorporated companies are UK-situs assets and fall within UK Inheritance Tax, charged at 40% above the £325,000 threshold for non-residents. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position.
Are there transaction taxes when buying Croda International?
The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it. This is charged by the market, not by Paasa.
Do I have to declare Croda International 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 Croda International holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Croda International and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in GBP 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.