Nihon Knowledge Co,Ltd.
Nihon Knowledge Co,Ltd. (JPX: 5252) is trading at ¥1,026.00, about ₹627 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 28 Sep 2026, 9:34 PM ET, up 0.39% today. Indian residents can buy Nihon Knowledge from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥1,000.00
Today's high
¥1,050.00
52 week low
¥475.00
52 week high
¥1,050.00
5252 opened at ¥1,050.00, closed previously at ¥1,022.00, and has traded between ¥475.00 and ¥1,050.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Nihon Knowledge Co,Ltd. provides a range of technology services across the country. The company specializes in software system verification, custom system development, and comprehensive business system packages. Its service offerings include robust software testing support, initiatives for quality enhancement, consulting on implementing test automation, optimizing software development processes, expert quality improvement guidance, and ongoing maintenance and operational assistance. Beyond services, Nihon Knowledge also develops, markets, and maintains its specific 'cage' software, various off-the-shelf software solutions, and a suite of security products. Noteworthy among its solutions are the PowerSteel package, tailored for the steel industry; the PowerCubic package, designed for the building materials and lumber wholesale sectors; DEFESA Logger, for managing operation logs; DEFESA REC, a recording system; monoPack, a security offering; and mono + WEB Separation, an advanced web isolation solution.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
9.76K
Market cap
¥4.26B
P/E Ratio
39.12
Price-to-sales ratio
0.91
Enterprise value
¥4.01B
Free cash flow yield
0.00%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.33
Return on equity
9.55%
ROIC
3.97%
Beta
1.20
Dividend yield
0.97%
Last dividend
¥10.00
Financial overview
Revenue
¥4.56B
Earnings per share
¥20.88
Free cash flow
¥39.93M
Net profit margin
2.31%
Gross margin
16.55%
EBITDA
¥118.10M
Revenue growth
9.74%
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How to buy Nihon Knowledge from India
Indian residents can buy Nihon Knowledge 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 Nihon Knowledge and place an order
Find Nihon Knowledge by name or by its ticker, 5252, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Nihon Knowledge trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Nihon Knowledge 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 Nihon Knowledge from India
Trading and taxes when buying Nihon Knowledge 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. Nihon Knowledge’s current yield is 0.97%.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 Nihon Knowledge stock?
Yes. Nihon Knowledge (5252) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2023, in the Software - Application 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 Nihon Knowledge share cost in rupees?
One Nihon Knowledge share is ¥1,026.00 — about ₹627 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6107 on 28 Sep 2026. Both the Nihon Knowledge 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 Nihon Knowledge 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 Nihon Knowledge?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on Nihon Knowledge 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 Nihon Knowledge price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Nihon Knowledge pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Nihon Knowledge pays a dividend and the current yield is 0.97%; the last declared dividend was ¥10.00 per share, about ₹6.11. 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 Nihon Knowledge 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 Nihon Knowledge 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 Nihon Knowledge 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 Nihon Knowledge holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Nihon Knowledge 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.