Formosa Petrochemical Corporation
Formosa Petrochemical Corporation (TAI: 6505) is trading at NT$110.50, about ₹335 at today's TWD/INR rate, as of 8 Oct 2026, 1:30 AM ET, up 3.27% today. Formosa Petrochemical is not currently available to trade on Paasa; this page shows its price, statistics and the Indian tax treatment for information.
Quote
Today's low
NT$105.50
Today's high
NT$114.00
52 week low
NT$40.05
52 week high
NT$114.00
6505 opened at NT$107.00, closed previously at NT$107.00, and has traded between NT$40.05 and NT$114.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Formosa Petrochemical Corporation (FPC), together with its subsidiary companies, operates extensively across the petrochemical and public utility sectors. The company maintains a significant presence throughout Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and mainland China, in addition to broader international operations. FPC's primary activities involve the manufacturing and distribution of a diverse range of refined petroleum and petrochemical products. Their comprehensive portfolio includes fuels such as gasoline, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and jet fuel/kerosene, alongside industrial essentials like naphtha, various petrochemical feedstocks, fuel oil, asphalt, sulphur, base oils, and lubricants. Furthermore, FPC is a provider of essential utilities, supplying water, electricity, and steam. Beyond its core production and utility services, the corporation is also engaged in upstream oil and gas exploration and production. Its operations diversify further into ship leasing, strategic investment activities, and the provision of transportation solutions. Formosa Petrochemical Corporation was established in 1992 and has its corporate headquarters situated in Mailiao, Taiwan.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
29.33M
Market cap
NT$1.05T
P/E Ratio
19.18
Price-to-sales ratio
1.61
Enterprise value
NT$427.47B
Free cash flow yield
8.46%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.05
Return on equity
2.78%
ROIC
2.18%
Beta
0.20
Dividend yield
1.09%
Last dividend
NT$1.20
Financial overview
Revenue
NT$626.16B
Earnings per share
NT$1.04
Free cash flow
NT$38.38B
Net profit margin
8.41%
Gross margin
11.02%
EBITDA
NT$22.05B
Revenue growth
-5.67%
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Formosa Petrochemical for Indian investors
Formosa Petrochemical is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. It is not currently available to trade on Paasa; the figures on this page are for information, and the tax notes below apply to Indian residents who hold it.
Taxes on Formosa Petrochemical for Indian residents
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 1:30 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. Formosa Petrochemical’s current yield is 1.09%.Dividend tax explained
FAQs
Can I buy Formosa Petrochemical on Paasa?
Formosa Petrochemical (6505) has been listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange since 2003, in the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry. Formosa Petrochemical is not currently available to trade on Paasa; the figures on this page are for information. Indian residents who hold it through another broker still declare it under the rules below.
How much does one Formosa Petrochemical share cost in rupees?
One Formosa Petrochemical share is NT$110.50 — about ₹335 at a TWD/INR rate of 3.03 on 9 Oct 2026. Both the Formosa Petrochemical price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for investing abroad 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.
How are gains on Formosa Petrochemical shares taxed in India?
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 TWD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Formosa Petrochemical price.
Does Formosa Petrochemical pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Formosa Petrochemical pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.09%; the last declared dividend was NT$1.20 per share, about ₹3.64. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.
When does TAI trade, in Indian time?
The Taiwan Stock Exchange trades 6:30 am – 11:00 am IST in Indian time.
Do I have to declare Formosa Petrochemical 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. The holding is reported with its cost and its closing value.
Does the rupee rate affect what I make on Formosa Petrochemical?
Yes. Formosa Petrochemical is priced in TWD, so your rupee outcome combines the TWD move with the TWD/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back.