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Starts Publishing Corporation

¥3,005.00Last updated
-¥15.00 (0.50%)Past day
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Starts Publishing Corporation (JPX: 7849) is trading at ¥3,005.00, about ₹1,834 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 2:30 AM ET, down 0.50% today. Indian residents can buy Starts Publishing from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Quote

Open:¥3,040.00
Previous close:¥3,020.00
Volume:1.30K

Today's low

¥3,000.00

Today's high

¥3,040.00

52 week low

¥2,911.00

52 week high

¥4,370.00

7849 opened at ¥3,040.00, closed previously at ¥3,020.00, and has traded between ¥2,911.00 and ¥4,370.00 over the past 52 weeks.

About

Starts Publishing Corporation is a Japanese media enterprise primarily active in the publishing domain. The company produces a variety of magazines, such as Oz magazine, Oz magazine trip, Metro Minutes, and Aerde. Complementing its print offerings, it operates Oz Mall, a dedicated online information platform aimed at women, and offers the OZ premium reservation service, facilitating online bookings for establishments like restaurants, hotels, and beauty salons. Additionally, Starts Publishing manages popular digital platforms for original novel submissions, including Noichigo, Berry's Cafe, and Novem. Its extensive publishing activities also encompass traditional books, e-comics, e-books, and comics. Founded in 1983, the corporation is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Country
JP
CEO
Shuichi Kikuchi
Exchange listed on
JPX
Industry
Publishing
Base currency
JPY
Full Time Employees
240
Sector
Communication Services
IPO date
01/08/2001

Key statistics

Avg. volume

2.46K

Market cap

¥11.43B

P/E Ratio

9.86

Price-to-sales ratio

1.39

Enterprise value

¥9.04B

Free cash flow yield

5.42%

Debt-to-equity ratio

0.01

Return on equity

12.78%

ROIC

11.35%

Beta

-0.34

Dividend yield

4.33%

Last dividend

¥130.00

Financial overview

Revenue

¥8.14B

Earnings per share

¥358.70

Free cash flow

¥791.56M

Net profit margin

14.15%

Gross margin

49.76%

EBITDA

¥1.83B

Revenue growth

-5.11%

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How to buy Starts Publishing from India

Indian residents can buy Starts Publishing 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Search for Starts Publishing and place an order

    Find Starts Publishing by name or by its ticker, 7849, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Starts Publishing trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.

  4. Track holdings and download tax reports

    Follow your Starts Publishing 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 Starts Publishing from India

Trading and taxes when buying Starts Publishing 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. Starts Publishing’s current yield is 4.33%.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 Starts Publishing stock?

Yes. Starts Publishing (7849) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2001, in the Publishing 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 Starts Publishing share cost in rupees?

One Starts Publishing share is ¥3,005.00 — about ₹1,834 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6103 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Starts Publishing 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 Starts Publishing 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 Starts Publishing?

The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.

How are gains on Starts Publishing 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 Starts Publishing price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.

Does Starts Publishing pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?

Yes. Starts Publishing pays a dividend and the current yield is 4.33%; the last declared dividend was ¥130.00 per share, about ₹79.34. 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 Starts Publishing 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 Starts Publishing 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 Starts Publishing 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 Starts Publishing holding, its cost and its closing value.

How do I sell Starts Publishing 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.