Nihon Kohden Corporation
Nihon Kohden Corporation (JPX: 6849) is trading at ¥1,625.00, about ₹983 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 2:30 AM ET, up 1.06% today. Indian residents can buy Nihon Kohden from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥1,610.00
Today's high
¥1,625.00
52 week low
¥1,323.00
52 week high
¥1,885.50
6849 opened at ¥1,616.00, closed previously at ¥1,608.00, and has traded between ¥1,323.00 and ¥1,885.50 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Nihon Kohden Corporation, founded in 1951 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a global leader in healthcare technology. The company’s core operations encompass the research, development, manufacturing, sales, repair, and maintenance of advanced medical electronic equipment, serving markets across Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia, and other international regions. Its extensive product range features sophisticated physiological measurement instruments, including electroencephalographs (EEGs), electrocardiographs (ECGs), evoked potential and electromyogram (EMG) systems, and polygraphs for cardiac catheterization laboratories. These offerings are integrated with diagnostic information systems and supported by essential consumables like recording papers, electrodes, and catheters, along with comprehensive maintenance services. Nihon Kohden also delivers cutting-edge patient monitoring solutions, such as central, bedside, and wireless monitors, alongside remote access software. These are seamlessly linked with clinical information systems and provided with associated disposables, including various electrodes and sensors. The company's therapeutic device portfolio includes critical equipment like defibrillators (including automated external defibrillators or AEDs), ventilators, pacemakers, anesthesia machines, and cochlear implants. Necessary consumables, such as AED pads and batteries, and related services are also supplied for these products. Furthermore, Nihon Kohden offers other specialized medical apparatus, such as hematology and clinical chemistry analyzers, ultrasound diagnostic equipment, and tools for research purposes. These are accompanied by consumables like test reagents, installation services, and ongoing maintenance. Beyond its primary focus on medical devices, the corporation also participates in insurance brokerage and technology licensing.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
746.17K
Market cap
¥259.96B
P/E Ratio
19.42
Price-to-sales ratio
1.12
Enterprise value
¥232.97B
Free cash flow yield
6.76%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.14
Return on equity
7.75%
ROIC
5.07%
Beta
0.37
Dividend yield
1.97%
Last dividend
¥32.00
Financial overview
Revenue
¥235.10B
Earnings per share
¥89.25
Free cash flow
¥15.33B
Net profit margin
5.86%
Gross margin
51.29%
EBITDA
¥26.09B
Revenue growth
4.29%
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How to buy Nihon Kohden from India
Indian residents can buy Nihon Kohden 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 Nihon Kohden and place an order
Find Nihon Kohden by name or by its ticker, 6849, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Nihon Kohden trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Nihon Kohden 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 Nihon Kohden from India
Trading and taxes when buying Nihon Kohden 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. Nihon Kohden’s current yield is 1.97%.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 Nihon Kohden stock?
Yes. Nihon Kohden (6849) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2001, in the Medical - Devices 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 Nihon Kohden share cost in rupees?
One Nihon Kohden share is ¥1,625.00 — about ₹983 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6051 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the Nihon Kohden 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 Nihon Kohden 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 Nihon Kohden?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on Nihon Kohden 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 Nihon Kohden price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Nihon Kohden pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Nihon Kohden pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.97%; the last declared dividend was ¥32.00 per share, about ₹19.36. 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 Nihon Kohden 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 Nihon Kohden 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 Nihon Kohden 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 Nihon Kohden holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Nihon Kohden 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.