Harmonic Drive Systems Inc.
Harmonic Drive Systems Inc. (JPX: 6324) is trading at ¥6,420.00, about ₹3,918 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 2:10 AM ET, down 0.47% today. Indian residents can buy Harmonic Drive Systems from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥6,380.00
Today's high
¥6,650.00
52 week low
¥2,420.00
52 week high
¥9,150.00
6324 opened at ¥6,550.00, closed previously at ¥6,450.00, and has traded between ¥2,420.00 and ¥9,150.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Operating globally, Harmonic Drive Systems Inc. specializes in the manufacture and distribution of high-precision control systems and their constituent parts. Their diverse product lineup encompasses various motion control elements such as speed reduction gears, rotational and linear actuators, AC servo motors, and a broad array of other mechatronic devices. A notable offering is the specialized HarmonicDrive, designed for aerospace applications. The company also provides high-accuracy planetary-gear speed reducers marketed under the AccuDrive and Harmonic Planetary brands, alongside BEAM SERVO galvano mirror optical scanners and Harmonicsyn incremental encoders. These advanced components are integral to critical applications in fields such as industrial robotics, semiconductor fabrication equipment, and numerous other technological systems. Harmonic Drive Systems Inc. was established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1970, where its corporate headquarters remain.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
1.60M
Market cap
¥607.76B
P/E Ratio
208.10
Price-to-sales ratio
9.69
Enterprise value
¥324.56B
Free cash flow yield
0.22%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.21
Return on equity
2.00%
ROIC
1.73%
Beta
1.03
Dividend yield
0.31%
Last dividend
¥20.00
Financial overview
Revenue
¥59.56B
Earnings per share
¥16.99
Free cash flow
¥734.56M
Net profit margin
4.66%
Gross margin
32.25%
EBITDA
¥9.91B
Revenue growth
7.03%
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How to buy Harmonic Drive Systems from India
Indian residents can buy Harmonic Drive Systems 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 Harmonic Drive Systems and place an order
Find Harmonic Drive Systems by name or by its ticker, 6324, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Harmonic Drive Systems trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Harmonic Drive Systems 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 Harmonic Drive Systems from India
Trading and taxes when buying Harmonic Drive Systems 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. Harmonic Drive Systems’ current yield is 0.31%.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 Harmonic Drive Systems stock?
Yes. Harmonic Drive Systems (6324) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 1998, 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 Harmonic Drive Systems share cost in rupees?
One Harmonic Drive Systems share is ¥6,420.00 — about ₹3,918 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6103 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Harmonic Drive Systems 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 Harmonic Drive Systems 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 Harmonic Drive Systems?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on Harmonic Drive Systems 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 Harmonic Drive Systems price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Harmonic Drive Systems pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Harmonic Drive Systems pays a dividend and the current yield is 0.31%; the last declared dividend was ¥20.00 per share, about ₹12.21. 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 Harmonic Drive Systems 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 Harmonic Drive Systems 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 Harmonic Drive Systems 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 Harmonic Drive Systems holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Harmonic Drive Systems 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.