ESR REIT
ESR REIT (SES: 9A4U) is trading at S$2.12, about ₹159 at today's SGD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 5:15 AM ET, down 1.40% today. Indian residents can buy ESR REIT from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
S$2.12
Today's high
S$2.16
52 week low
S$2.12
52 week high
S$2.92
9A4U opened at S$2.16, closed previously at S$2.15, and has traded between S$2.12 and S$2.92 over the past 52 weeks.
About
ESR-REIT is recognized as a forward-looking, leading Asia Pacific S-REIT specializing in New Economy assets. Listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited since July 25, 2006, it strategically invests in high-quality, income-generating industrial properties within key global markets. As of December 31, 2024, ESR-REIT commands a diverse portfolio, including logistics, high-specification industrial, business park, and general industrial properties, with total assets valued at approximately S$6.0 billion. This portfolio encompasses 72 properties (excluding one joint venture at 48 Pandan Road) spread across developed regions, specifically 52 assets in Singapore, 18 in Australia, and 2 in Japan, collectively boasting a gross floor area of roughly 2.5 million square meters. Additionally, it holds investments in three Australian property funds. ESR-REIT is also a component of the prestigious FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Real Estate Index. Its operations are overseen by ESR-REIT Management (S) Limited (the "Manager"), with ESR Group Limited ("ESR") serving as its sponsor. The Manager's ownership structure consists of ESR holding 99.0% and Shanghai Summit Pte. Ltd. owning the remaining 1.0%.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
967.07K
Market cap
S$1.71B
P/E Ratio
103.92
Price-to-sales ratio
3.81
Enterprise value
S$4.10B
Free cash flow yield
15.57%
Debt-to-equity ratio
1.06
Return on equity
1.71%
ROIC
5.15%
Beta
0.60
Dividend yield
10.46%
Last dividend
S$0.22
Financial overview
Revenue
S$453.89M
Earnings per share
S$0.01
Free cash flow
S$152.97M
Net profit margin
9.48%
Gross margin
68.29%
EBITDA
S$302.85M
Revenue growth
22.51%
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How to buy ESR REIT from India
Indian residents can buy ESR REIT 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 SGD.
Search for ESR REIT and place an order
Find ESR REIT by name or by its ticker, 9A4U, and choose an order type. ESR REIT trades 6:30 am – 2:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your ESR REIT position in SGD 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 ESR REIT from India
Trading and taxes when buying ESR REIT from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm SGT
- 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. Singapore levies 0% withholding tax on dividends from resident companies. ESR REIT’s current yield is 10.46%.Dividend tax explained
- Transaction tax
- Singapore levies no stamp duty or transaction tax on listed equities.
- Estate or inheritance tax
- May applySingapore imposes no estate or inheritance tax on listed securities.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 ESR REIT stock?
Yes. ESR REIT (9A4U) has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since 2006, in the REIT - Industrial 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 SGD. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one ESR REIT share cost in rupees?
One ESR REIT share is S$2.12 — about ₹159 at an SGD/INR rate of 74.91 on 26 Sep 2026. Both the ESR REIT 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 ESR REIT 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.
How are gains on ESR REIT shares taxed in India?
Singapore does not levy capital gains tax on the sale of shares, ETFs or REITs, 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 SGD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the ESR REIT price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does ESR REIT pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. ESR REIT pays a dividend and the current yield is 10.46%; the last declared dividend was S$0.22 per share, about ₹16.62. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Singapore levies 0% withholding tax on dividends from resident companies. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade ESR REIT from India?
The Singapore Exchange trades 6:30 am – 2:30 pm IST in Indian time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on ESR REIT shares held from India?
Singapore imposes no estate or inheritance tax on listed securities.
Are there transaction taxes when buying ESR REIT?
Singapore levies no stamp duty or transaction tax on listed equities.
Do I have to declare ESR REIT 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 ESR REIT holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell ESR REIT and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (6:30 am – 2:30 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in SGD 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.