China Tobacco International (HK) Company Limited
China Tobacco International (HK) Company Limited (HKSE: 6055) is trading at HK$23.46, about ₹287 at today's HKD/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 4:08 AM ET, up 1.12% today. Indian residents can buy China Tobacco International (HK) from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
HK$23.06
Today's high
HK$23.72
52 week low
HK$18.51
52 week high
HK$46.50
6055 opened at HK$23.36, closed previously at HK$23.20, and has traded between HK$18.51 and HK$46.50 over the past 52 weeks.
About
China Tobacco International (HK) Company Limited (CTIHK) is a prominent entity in the international trade of various tobacco products. Its business activities are organized into four distinct divisions: the export and import of tobacco leaf products, and the global distribution of both conventional cigarettes and emerging tobacco items. The Tobacco Leaf Products Export unit is dedicated to sourcing and supplying raw tobacco leaves to cigarette manufacturers and their authorized procurement agents. Conversely, its Tobacco Leaf Products Import division manages the inbound shipment of unprocessed tobacco materials into mainland China. The Cigarettes Export arm focuses on distributing manufactured cigarettes to duty-free retailers and wholesale distributors. Finally, the New Tobacco Products Export segment provides novel tobacco offerings to a diverse client base, including retailers, wholesale cigarette distributors, and other independent third parties. CTIHK boasts a significant international footprint, with operations covering the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Brazil, and numerous other global markets. Established in 2004, the company's headquarters are located in Kowloon, Hong Kong, and it functions as a subsidiary of China Tobacco International Group Limited.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
2.76M
Market cap
HK$16.23B
P/E Ratio
17.91
Price-to-sales ratio
1.37
Enterprise value
HK$27.11B
Free cash flow yield
4.19%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.54
Return on equity
26.90%
ROIC
15.85%
Beta
0.97
Dividend yield
1.62%
Last dividend
HK$0.52
Financial overview
Revenue
HK$14.58B
Earnings per share
HK$1.42
Free cash flow
HK$1.03B
Net profit margin
7.63%
Gross margin
11.22%
EBITDA
HK$1.50B
Revenue growth
11.51%
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How to buy China Tobacco International (HK) from India
Indian residents can buy China Tobacco International (HK) 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 HKD.
Search for China Tobacco International (HK) and place an order
Find China Tobacco International (HK) by name or by its ticker, 6055, and choose an order type. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share. China Tobacco International (HK) trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your China Tobacco International (HK) position in HKD 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 China Tobacco International (HK) from India
Trading and taxes when buying China Tobacco International (HK) from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm HKT
- 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. China Tobacco International (HK)’s current yield is 1.62%.Dividend tax explained
- Estate or inheritance tax
- May applyHong Kong has no estate duty.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 China Tobacco International (HK) stock?
Yes. China Tobacco International (HK) (6055) has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2019, in the Tobacco 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 HKD. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one China Tobacco International (HK) share cost in rupees?
One China Tobacco International (HK) share is HK$23.46 — about ₹287 at an HKD/INR rate of 12.24 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the China Tobacco International (HK) 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 China Tobacco International (HK) 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 China Tobacco International (HK)?
Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
How are gains on China Tobacco International (HK) shares taxed in India?
Hong Kong generally does not levy capital gains tax on non-resident individual investors for HKEX-listed stocks, 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 HKD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the China Tobacco International (HK) price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does China Tobacco International (HK) pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. China Tobacco International (HK) pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.62%; the last declared dividend was HK$0.52 per share, about ₹6.36. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade China Tobacco International (HK) from India?
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST in Indian time. It also halts for lunch, 9:30 am – 10:30 am IST. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on China Tobacco International (HK) shares held from India?
Hong Kong has no estate duty.
Do I have to declare China Tobacco International (HK) 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 China Tobacco International (HK) holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell China Tobacco International (HK) and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in HKD 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.