Sony Financial Group Inc.
Sony Financial Group Inc. (JPX: 8729) is trading at ¥156.80, about ₹96 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 2:30 AM ET, down 2.67% today. Indian residents can buy Sony Financial from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥156.50
Today's high
¥160.10
52 week low
¥129.30
52 week high
¥183.90
8729 opened at ¥157.80, closed previously at ¥161.10, and has traded between ¥129.30 and ¥183.90 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Sony Financial Group Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, provides an extensive array of financial solutions throughout Japan, operating through its various subsidiaries. Its diverse portfolio includes a wide range of insurance products, such as life coverage (death protection, living benefits), health and educational endowments, and protection for automobiles, overseas travel, and property against fire, along with reinsurance services. Furthermore, the company offers foreign currency deposit accounts, mortgage lending, investment trusts, venture capital funding, and credit card processing. Distinctively, it also engages in the planning, development, and operation of nursing care facilities. Founded in Tokyo in 1979, the firm was formerly known as Sony Financial Holdings Inc. before officially adopting its present name, Sony Financial Group Inc., in October 2021.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
64.86M
Market cap
¥1.05T
P/E Ratio
9.92
Price-to-sales ratio
0.48
Enterprise value
¥2.28T
Free cash flow yield
43.00%
Debt-to-equity ratio
2.79
Return on equity
8.82%
ROIC
0.22%
Beta
0.02
Dividend yield
4.97%
Last dividend
¥3.80
Financial overview
Revenue
¥2.53T
Earnings per share
¥7.96
Free cash flow
¥440.96B
Net profit margin
4.92%
Gross margin
67.61%
EBITDA
¥176.06B
Revenue growth
4.69%
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How to buy Sony Financial from India
Indian residents can buy Sony Financial 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 Sony Financial and place an order
Find Sony Financial by name or by its ticker, 8729, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. Sony Financial trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Sony Financial 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 Sony Financial from India
Trading and taxes when buying Sony Financial 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. Sony Financial’s current yield is 4.97%.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 Sony Financial stock?
Yes. Sony Financial (8729) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2025, in the Insurance - Life 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 Sony Financial share cost in rupees?
One Sony Financial share is ¥156.80 — about ₹96 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6107 on 28 Sep 2026. Both the Sony Financial 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 Sony Financial 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 Sony Financial?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on Sony Financial 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 Sony Financial price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Sony Financial pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Sony Financial pays a dividend and the current yield is 4.97%; the last declared dividend was ¥3.80 per share, about ₹2.32. 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 Sony Financial 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 Sony Financial 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 Sony Financial 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 Sony Financial holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Sony Financial 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.