Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.
Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. (JPX: 6998) is trading at ¥4,260.00, about ₹2,578 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 2:30 AM ET, up 0.24% today. Indian residents can buy Nippon Tungsten from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥4,140.00
Today's high
¥4,315.00
52 week low
¥1,311.00
52 week high
¥4,315.00
6998 opened at ¥4,235.00, closed previously at ¥4,250.00, and has traded between ¥1,311.00 and ¥4,315.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd., founded in 1931 and headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, is a leading provider of rare metal and fine ceramic products. The company's expertise lies primarily in tungsten-based materials, developed through sophisticated powder metallurgical technology. Its diverse product range caters to numerous industrial applications. For instance, the automotive sector benefits from their tungsten wire, rods, ribbons, SC molybdenum, resistance welding electrodes, TD/TCP/Starter contacts, silicon nitride, and specialized roll press machines. They also produce various heavy alloys. In the realm of electric machinery and tools, Nippon Tungsten supplies discharge tungsten wire and electric discharge machining (EDM) electrodes. For demanding tooling applications, the company manufactures cemented carbides and advanced ceramic materials designed for superior wear and shock resistance, including NT die cutters and precision fine ceramic cutting tools. Other offerings include seal rings, sleeves, corrosion-resistant sliding materials, and porous ceramics essential for efficient workpiece transfer. Beyond its core materials manufacturing, Nippon Tungsten expands its business activities to include real estate leasing and management, renewable energy power generation, and the sale of electricity.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
87.57K
Market cap
¥20.69B
P/E Ratio
32.11
Price-to-sales ratio
1.49
Enterprise value
¥21.05B
Free cash flow yield
0.00%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.18
Return on equity
4.85%
ROIC
5.08%
Beta
0.39
Dividend yield
1.17%
Last dividend
¥50.00
Financial overview
Revenue
¥12.78B
Earnings per share
¥55.61
Free cash flow
¥130.00M
Net profit margin
4.66%
Gross margin
26.43%
EBITDA
¥1.04B
Revenue growth
3.10%
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How to buy Nippon Tungsten from India
Indian residents can buy Nippon Tungsten 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 Nippon Tungsten and place an order
Find Nippon Tungsten by name or by its ticker, 6998, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Nippon Tungsten trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Nippon Tungsten 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 Nippon Tungsten from India
Trading and taxes when buying Nippon Tungsten 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. Nippon Tungsten’s current yield is 1.17%.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 Nippon Tungsten stock?
Yes. Nippon Tungsten (6998) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2001, in the Manufacturing - Metal Fabrication 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 Nippon Tungsten share cost in rupees?
One Nippon Tungsten share is ¥4,260.00 — about ₹2,578 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6051 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the Nippon Tungsten 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 Nippon Tungsten 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 Nippon Tungsten?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on Nippon Tungsten 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 Nippon Tungsten price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Nippon Tungsten pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Nippon Tungsten pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.17%; the last declared dividend was ¥50.00 per share, about ₹30.25. 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 Nippon Tungsten 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 Nippon Tungsten 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 Nippon Tungsten 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 Nippon Tungsten holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Nippon Tungsten 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.