East Japan Railway Company
East Japan Railway Company (JPX: 9020) is trading at ¥3,460.00, about ₹2,094 at today's JPY/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 2:30 AM ET, down 0.09% today. Indian residents can buy East Japan Railway from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
¥3,450.00
Today's high
¥3,483.00
52 week low
¥3,243.00
52 week high
¥4,211.00
9020 opened at ¥3,463.00, closed previously at ¥3,463.00, and has traded between ¥3,243.00 and ¥4,211.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
East Japan Railway Company is a leading international passenger rail operator, with its primary operations centered in Japan. The company's multifaceted business activities are categorized into segments such as Transportation, Retail & Services, Real Estate & Hotels, and various other ventures. Beyond its core passenger railway services, it provides a comprehensive suite of offerings including freight and bus transportation, travel agency solutions, warehousing, financial services, telecommunications, computer-related data services, casualty insurance, and dry cleaning. Its extensive portfolio also spans the operation of aerial cableways and parking lots; advertising and publishing; vehicle maintenance and repair; hotel and restaurant management; civil engineering and general construction; facilities development; and electricity supply. The company further engages in the retail of prepaid vouchers, memberships for sports and leisure facilities (including golf and tennis clubs), automotive supplies (oil, gas, car accessories), travel goods, food, beverages, liquors, medicines, cosmetics, and everyday necessities. Its real estate involvement includes the sale, leasing, management, and brokerage of properties. JR East also manufactures transport-related and industrial machinery, precision tools, and produces signs and information boards. It is responsible for the establishment and management of recreation areas, fitness centers, cultural facilities, preparatory schools, other educational institutions, and movie theaters. Additionally, its operations encompass the production of beverages and alcoholic drinks, processing and sale of marine products, manufacturing and selling construction materials (aggregates, masonry, concrete posts, and blocks), event ticket sales, and photo development services. Possessing a significant infrastructure, the company manages 1,676 railway stations along a 7,401.7-kilometer railway network, operates 193 shopping centers, and oversees various hotels totaling 9,190 guest rooms. East Japan Railway Company was established in 1987 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
3.20M
Market cap
¥3.91T
P/E Ratio
16.47
Price-to-sales ratio
1.24
Enterprise value
¥9.09T
Free cash flow yield
0.00%
Debt-to-equity ratio
1.73
Return on equity
7.83%
ROIC
3.36%
Beta
0.04
Dividend yield
2.14%
Last dividend
¥74.00
Financial overview
Revenue
¥3.08T
Earnings per share
¥219.42
Free cash flow
-¥122.99B
Net profit margin
7.55%
Gross margin
36.90%
EBITDA
¥860.29B
Revenue growth
6.83%
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How to buy East Japan Railway from India
Indian residents can buy East Japan Railway 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 East Japan Railway and place an order
Find East Japan Railway by name or by its ticker, 9020, and choose an order type. The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares. East Japan Railway trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your East Japan Railway 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 East Japan Railway from India
Trading and taxes when buying East Japan Railway 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. East Japan Railway’s current yield is 2.14%.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 East Japan Railway stock?
Yes. East Japan Railway (9020) has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 1993, in the Railroads 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 East Japan Railway share cost in rupees?
One East Japan Railway share is ¥3,460.00 — about ₹2,094 at a JPY/INR rate of 0.6051 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the East Japan Railway 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 East Japan Railway 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 East Japan Railway?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange typically trades in units of 100 shares.
How are gains on East Japan Railway 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 East Japan Railway price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does East Japan Railway pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. East Japan Railway pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.14%; the last declared dividend was ¥74.00 per share, about ₹44.78. 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 East Japan Railway 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 East Japan Railway 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 East Japan Railway 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 East Japan Railway holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell East Japan Railway 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.