MegaChem Ltd.
MegaChem Ltd. (SES: 5DS) is trading at S$0.45, about ₹33 at today's SGD/INR rate, as of 5 Oct 2026, 1:10 AM ET. Indian residents can buy MegaChem from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
S$0.45
Today's high
S$0.45
52 week low
S$0.40
52 week high
S$0.52
5DS opened at S$0.45, closed previously at S$0.45, and has traded between S$0.40 and S$0.52 over the past 52 weeks.
About
MegaChem Ltd. is an investment holding company, which engages in the trading of chemicals and chemical-related product. Its services include contract manufacturing tailored to customer's needs and distribution of specialty chemicals. It operates through the following geographical segments: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, United Kingdom, China, Vietnam, and Others. The company was founded by Choon Tee Chew and Bock Chia Tan on September 12, 1988 and is headquartered in Singapore.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
6.53K
Market cap
S$59.98M
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Beta
0.21
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Last dividend
S$0.01
Financial overview
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How to buy MegaChem from India
Indian residents can buy MegaChem 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. Read the full guide: how to invest in MegaChem from India
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 MegaChem and place an order
Find MegaChem by name or by its ticker, 5DS, and choose an order type. MegaChem trades 6:30 am – 2:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your MegaChem position in SGD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying MegaChem 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.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
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy MegaChem stock?
Yes. MegaChem (5DS) has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since 2003, 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 SGD. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one MegaChem share cost in rupees?
One MegaChem share is S$0.45 — about ₹33 at an SGD/INR rate of 73.38 on 9 Nov 2026. Both the MegaChem 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 MegaChem 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 MegaChem 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 MegaChem price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does MegaChem pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. MegaChem pays a dividend — the most recent was S$0.01 per share, about ₹0.73. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Singapore levies 0% withholding tax on dividends from resident companies. Paasa's dividend report covers each payment.
When can I trade MegaChem 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 MegaChem shares held from India?
Singapore imposes no estate or inheritance tax on listed securities.
Are there transaction taxes when buying MegaChem?
Singapore levies no stamp duty or transaction tax on listed equities.
Do I have to declare MegaChem 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 MegaChem holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell MegaChem 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.