Japan Engine Corporation
Japan Engine Corporation (JPX: 6016) is trading at ¥11,580.00, about ₹7,072 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 2:30 AM ET, down 0.60% today. Indian residents can buy Japan Engine from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥11,440.00
Today's high
¥12,070.00
52 week low
¥6,910.00
52 week high
¥17,090.00
6016 opened at ¥11,880.00, closed previously at ¥11,650.00, and has traded between ¥6,910.00 and ¥17,090.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Headquartered in Akashi, Japan, Japan Engine Corporation, established in 1910, is a comprehensive engineering firm engaged in the design, development, production, maintenance, sales, and licensing of engines and related components throughout Japan. The company is particularly renowned for its UE engines, which power a diverse range of vessels including bulk carriers, tankers, car carriers, and container ships. Beyond marine propulsion, JEC manufactures and markets specialized shield machine components essential for subway construction and tunnel boring operations. Their expertise also extends to the precise machining and assembly of large-scale industrial equipment, such as injection molding machines and testing apparatus. Additionally, their extensive product offerings encompass critical engine parts like cylinder covers, piston crowns, piston heads, and metallic sliding bearings, alongside pressure-relief control valve blocks, bedplates, and resin granulators. The company operated as Kobe Diesel Co., Ltd. before adopting its current name in April 2017.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
127.75K
Market cap
¥97.08B
P/E Ratio
20.26
Price-to-sales ratio
3.38
Enterprise value
¥95.13B
Free cash flow yield
0.00%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.31
Return on equity
26.82%
ROIC
16.04%
Beta
1.40
Dividend yield
0.85%
Last dividend
¥88.00
Financial overview
Revenue
¥29.71B
Earnings per share
¥567.58
Free cash flow
-¥250.86M
Net profit margin
16.66%
Gross margin
34.27%
EBITDA
¥7.44B
Revenue growth
2.93%
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How to buy Japan Engine from India
Indian residents can buy Japan Engine 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 Japan Engine and place an order
Find Japan Engine by name or by its ticker, 6016, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Japan Engine trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Japan Engine 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 Japan Engine from India
Trading and taxes when buying Japan Engine 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. Japan Engine’s current yield is 0.85%.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 Japan Engine stock?
Yes. Japan Engine (6016) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2000, in the Industrial - Machinery 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 Japan Engine share cost in rupees?
One Japan Engine share is ¥11,580.00 — about ₹7,072 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6107 on 28 Sep 2026. Both the Japan Engine 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 Japan Engine 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 Japan Engine?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on Japan Engine 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 Japan Engine price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Japan Engine pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Japan Engine pays a dividend and the current yield is 0.85%; the last declared dividend was ¥88.00 per share, about ₹53.74. 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 Japan Engine 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 Japan Engine 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 Japan Engine 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 Japan Engine holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Japan Engine 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.