Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. (JPX: 6965) is trading at ¥2,302.00, about ₹1,406 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 2:30 AM ET, down 0.13% today. Indian residents can buy Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥2,281.00
Today's high
¥2,311.50
52 week low
¥1,488.50
52 week high
¥3,100.00
6965 opened at ¥2,302.50, closed previously at ¥2,305.00, and has traded between ¥1,488.50 and ¥3,100.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., a Japanese enterprise operating globally, specializes in the production and distribution of a wide array of light-detection and light-generation components and systems. Its offerings include photomultiplier tubes, advanced imaging sensors, diverse light sources, opto-electronic semiconductors, and sophisticated imaging and analysis equipment. The company's operations are structured across three primary divisions: Electron Tube, Opto-Semiconductor, and Imaging and Measurement Instruments. The Electron Tube division manufactures specialized components such as photomultiplier tubes, electron multipliers, microchannel plates, and image intensifiers, alongside X-ray solutions and various light sources. These products are crucial for medical diagnostics, chemical analysis, precise measurement, industrial quality control, and fundamental scientific research. Within the Opto-Semiconductor segment, Hamamatsu Photonics develops and supplies silicon photodiodes, integrated photo ICs, detectors sensitive to position and infrared radiation, high-performance image sensors tailored for both low-light and X-ray environments, compact spectrometers, and light-emitting devices. These advanced solutions are vital for fields such as medical imaging, high-energy physics experiments, and diverse scientific measurement tasks. The Imaging and Measurement Instruments division delivers a broad spectrum of cameras for scientific exploration and industrial processes. It also produces bespoke instrumentation crucial for pharmaceutical research and development, semiconductor fabrication, non-destructive X-ray examination, spectrophotometric analysis, and optical communication systems. Beyond its core activities, Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. also maintains interests in semiconductor laser technology and the hospitality sector. Established in 1953 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, the company was previously known as Hamamatsu TV Co., Ltd.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
3.98M
Market cap
¥670.26B
P/E Ratio
39.40
Price-to-sales ratio
2.92
Enterprise value
¥662.94B
Free cash flow yield
0.00%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.30
Return on equity
5.39%
ROIC
3.33%
Beta
0.76
Dividend yield
1.65%
Last dividend
¥38.00
Financial overview
Revenue
¥212.05B
Earnings per share
¥47.32
Free cash flow
¥1.88B
Net profit margin
7.50%
Gross margin
47.88%
EBITDA
¥43.88B
Revenue growth
3.97%
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How to buy Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. from India
Indian residents can buy Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. 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 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. and place an order
Find Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. by name or by its ticker, 6965, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. 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 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. from India
Trading and taxes when buying Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. 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. Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.’s current yield is 1.65%.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 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. stock?
Yes. Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. (6965) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2001, in the Hardware, Equipment & Parts 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 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. share cost in rupees?
One Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. share is ¥2,302.00 — about ₹1,406 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6107 on 28 Sep 2026. Both the Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. 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 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. 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 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. 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 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.65%; the last declared dividend was ¥38.00 per share, about ₹23.21. 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 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. 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 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. 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 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. 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 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. 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.