AP Oil International Limited
AP Oil International Limited (SES: 5AU) is trading at S$0.13, about ₹9 at today's SGD/INR rate, as of 17 Sep 2026, 4:18 AM ET. Indian residents can buy AP Oil International from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
S$0.13
Today's high
S$0.13
52 week low
S$0.12
52 week high
S$0.17
5AU opened at S$0.13, closed previously at S$0.13, and has traded between S$0.12 and S$0.17 over the past 52 weeks.
About
AP Oil International Limited, an investment holding company headquartered in Singapore, specializes in the production and global distribution of lubricating oils, fluids, and an array of specialty chemicals. Its business is divided into two primary segments: Manufacturing and Trading. The company's extensive product range caters to automotive, industrial, and marine applications worldwide. For the automotive sector, it provides various engine oils (gasoline, diesel, motorcycle) and specialized fluids. Industrial clients benefit from a comprehensive selection of lubricants, including those for chains, compressors, gears, turbines, transformers, and paper machines, alongside hydraulic fluids and pneumatic tool lubricants. Additionally, AP Oil offers metalworking fluids like cutting oils, rust preventives, and stamping fluids, as well as a variety of greases and marine lubricants. Beyond manufacturing, the company's trading arm procures and supplies essential raw materials such as base oils, chemicals, and additives for lubricant and chemical production, while also dealing in finished lubricating oils, base oils, and petrochemical-related goods. Its operational reach spans Singapore, Southeast Asia, East Asia, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, and other international markets. Founded in 1975 as Huan Chew Oil Trading Pte Ltd, the company has a long-standing presence in the industry.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
44.20K
Market cap
S$20.73M
P/E Ratio
13.70
Price-to-sales ratio
0.36
Enterprise value
S$2.59M
Free cash flow yield
-4.57%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.08
Return on equity
2.61%
ROIC
1.39%
Beta
0.10
Dividend yield
3.97%
Last dividend
S$0.01
Financial overview
Revenue
S$56.75M
Earnings per share
S$0.01
Free cash flow
S$2.00M
Net profit margin
2.62%
Gross margin
16.95%
EBITDA
S$3.90M
Revenue growth
3.71%
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How to buy AP Oil International from India
Indian residents can buy AP Oil 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 SGD.
Search for AP Oil International and place an order
Find AP Oil International by name or by its ticker, 5AU, and choose an order type. AP Oil International trades 6:30 am – 2:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your AP Oil International position in SGD 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 AP Oil International from India
Trading and taxes when buying AP Oil International from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm SGT
- 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. Singapore levies 0% withholding tax on dividends from resident companies. AP Oil International’s current yield is 3.97%.Dividend tax explained
- Transaction tax
- Singapore levies no stamp duty or transaction tax on listed equities.
- Estate or inheritance tax
- May applySingapore imposes no estate or inheritance tax on listed securities.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 AP Oil International stock?
Yes. AP Oil International (5AU) has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since 2001, in the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 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 SGD. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one AP Oil International share cost in rupees?
One AP Oil International share is S$0.13 — about ₹9 at an SGD/INR rate of 74.95 on 27 Sep 2026. Both the AP Oil 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 AP Oil 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 AP Oil International shares taxed in India?
Singapore does not levy capital gains tax on the sale of shares, ETFs or REITs, 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 SGD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the AP Oil International price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does AP Oil International pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. AP Oil International pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.97%; the last declared dividend was S$0.01 per share, about ₹0.37. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Singapore levies 0% withholding tax on dividends from resident companies. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade AP Oil International from India?
The Singapore Exchange trades 6:30 am – 2:30 pm IST in Indian time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on AP Oil International shares held from India?
Singapore imposes no estate or inheritance tax on listed securities.
Are there transaction taxes when buying AP Oil International?
Singapore levies no stamp duty or transaction tax on listed equities.
Do I have to declare AP Oil 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 AP Oil International holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell AP Oil International and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (6:30 am – 2:30 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in SGD 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.