H2O Retailing Corporation
H2O Retailing Corporation (JPX: 8242) is trading at ¥2,851.00, about ₹1,736 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 2:30 AM ET, up 0.12% today. Indian residents can buy H2O Retailing from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥2,840.00
Today's high
¥2,867.50
52 week low
¥1,973.00
52 week high
¥3,070.00
8242 opened at ¥2,850.00, closed previously at ¥2,847.50, and has traded between ¥1,973.00 and ¥3,070.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
H2O Retailing Corporation is a prominent Japanese enterprise primarily involved in various retail activities, specifically operating department stores, supermarkets, and shopping centers throughout the country. Its operations are structured into four distinct business divisions. The Department Store segment offers a comprehensive selection of merchandise, ranging from apparel and accessories to home furnishings and groceries. The Supermarket division manages both general merchandise and grocery stores, and also engages in food product manufacturing. Within its Shopping Centre business, the company provides commercial property rental management and facility maintenance services. The highly diversified Other Businesses segment encompasses a broad spectrum of activities. This includes hotel management, renovation projects, home delivery, loyalty program administration, and temporary staffing solutions. It also operates food and beverage establishments, offers information processing services, and manufactures various products such as prepared foods, baked goods, dried foods, laver seaweed, and furniture. The company is involved in producing organic farm products, selling specialized apparel, toys, personal care items, uniforms, pet accessories, interior decor, and electronic gift certificates. Further services include the planning, production, and sale of women's clothing; a suite of business support functions like data processing, systems development, accounting, payroll services, quality testing, consulting, and foreign trade. H2O Retailing also manages online retail platforms, cafes, company cafeterias, and restaurants. Additionally, it operates bridal salons, provides recruitment and employment agency services, and handles property management and development. Established in 1929, the company initially operated under the name Hankyu Department Stores, Inc. It adopted its current identity, H2O Retailing Corporation, in October 2007. The firm is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
418.43K
Market cap
¥323.89B
P/E Ratio
9.07
Price-to-sales ratio
0.48
Enterprise value
¥424.40B
Free cash flow yield
0.00%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.47
Return on equity
11.83%
ROIC
5.90%
Beta
-0.05
Dividend yield
1.61%
Last dividend
¥46.00
Financial overview
Revenue
¥680.22B
Earnings per share
¥254.38
Free cash flow
¥31.99B
Net profit margin
5.32%
Gross margin
45.69%
EBITDA
¥62.37B
Revenue growth
-0.23%
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How to buy H2O Retailing from India
Indian residents can buy H2O Retailing 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 H2O Retailing and place an order
Find H2O Retailing by name or by its ticker, 8242, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. H2O Retailing trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your H2O Retailing 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 H2O Retailing from India
Trading and taxes when buying H2O Retailing 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. H2O Retailing’s current yield is 1.61%.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 H2O Retailing stock?
Yes. H2O Retailing (8242) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2001, in the Department Stores 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 H2O Retailing share cost in rupees?
One H2O Retailing share is ¥2,851.00 — about ₹1,736 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6090 on 26 Sep 2026. Both the H2O Retailing 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 H2O Retailing 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 H2O Retailing?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on H2O Retailing 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 H2O Retailing price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does H2O Retailing pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. H2O Retailing pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.61%; the last declared dividend was ¥46.00 per share, about ₹28.01. 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 H2O Retailing 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 H2O Retailing 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 H2O Retailing 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 H2O Retailing holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell H2O Retailing 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.