Ambev S.A.
Ambev S.A. (NYSE: ABEV) is trading at $2.88, about ₹277 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, up 0.35% today. Indian residents can buy Ambev from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$2.83
Today's high
$2.90
52 week low
$2.10
52 week high
$3.45
ABEV opened at $2.87, closed previously at $2.87, and has traded between $2.10 and $3.45 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Ambev S.A., operating through its various subsidiaries, is a prominent player in the beverage and food industry across the Americas. The company is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of a diverse portfolio of products, including various types of beer (both packaged and on tap), carbonated soft drinks, other non-alcoholic beverages, malt, and food items. Its extensive operations are structured into four primary geographical divisions: Brazil; Central America and the Caribbean; Latin America South; and Canada. Ambev's vast selection of beer labels features widely recognized names such as Skol, Brahma, Antarctica, Brahva, Brahva Gold, Extra, Bud Light, Beck, Leffe, Hoegaarden, Bucanero, Cristal, Mayabe, Cacique, Presidente, Brahma Light, Presidente Light, Presidente Golden Light, Bohemia, The One, Corona, Modelo Especial, Stella Artois, Budweiser, Quilmes Clásica, Paceña, Taquiña, Huari, Becker, Cusqueña, Michelob Ultra, Busch, Pilsen, Ouro Fino, Banks, Deputy, Patricia, Labatt Blue, Alexander Keith's, and Kokanee. Beyond alcoholic offerings, the company also provides a comprehensive range of non-alcoholic drinks. These include bottled water, isotonic and energy beverages, coconut water, powdered and natural fruit juices, and ready-to-drink teas. These products are sold under popular brands like Guaraná Antarctica, Gatorade, H2OH!, Lipton Iced Tea, Fusion, Do Bem, Pepsi, Canada Dry, Squirt, Red Rock, Pepsi-Cola, Seven Up, Nutrl, Bud Light Seltzer, Palm Bay, and Mike's. Products are made available to consumers through a multifaceted distribution approach, combining its own direct distribution network with a system that leverages third-party distributors. Ambev S.A. was founded in 1885 and maintains its corporate headquarters in São Paulo, Brazil. It operates as a subsidiary of Interbrew International B.V.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
27.36M
Market cap
$44.50B
P/E Ratio
14.68
Price-to-sales ratio
2.67
Enterprise value
R$197.99B
Free cash flow yield
9.40%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.03
Return on equity
17.63%
ROIC
17.72%
Beta
0.27
Dividend yield
4.77%
Last dividend
$0.13
Financial overview
Revenue
R$88.24B
Earnings per share
R$0.99
Free cash flow
R$19.86B
Net profit margin
18.41%
Gross margin
50.12%
EBITDA
R$28.97B
Revenue growth
-1.35%
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How to buy Ambev from India
Indian residents can buy Ambev 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.
Search for Ambev and place an order
Find Ambev by name or by its ticker, ABEV, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Ambev trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Ambev position in USD 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 Ambev from India
Trading and taxes when buying Ambev from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- 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. Ambev’s current yield is 4.77%.Dividend tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Ambev stock?
Yes. Ambev (ABEV) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1997, in the Beverages - Alcoholic 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. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one Ambev share cost in rupees?
One Ambev share is $2.88 — about ₹277 at a USD/INR rate of 96.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Ambev 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 Ambev 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.
Can I buy whole shares of Ambev?
Yes. One Ambev share is $2.88, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in Ambev.
How are gains on Ambev shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, 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 USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Ambev price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Ambev pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Ambev pays a dividend and the current yield is 4.77%; the last declared dividend was $0.13 per share, about ₹12.58. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Ambev from India?
The New York Stock Exchange trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is Ambev a United States company, and does that change how it is taxed?
Ambev trades on the New York Stock Exchange in US dollars, but the company is domiciled in Brazil. Ambev trades as an American Depositary Receipt rather than an ordinary share. Some non-US companies list in the US through American Depositary Receipts, which can carry dividend withholding at the company's home-country rate. Your India-side capital-gains treatment is the same either way.
Do I have to declare Ambev 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 Ambev holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Ambev and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD 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.