Akzo Nobel N.V.
Akzo Nobel N.V. (AMS: AKZA) is trading at €56.88, about ₹6,213 at today's EUR/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 11:21 AM ET, up 0.74% today. Indian residents can buy Akzo Nobel from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
€56.50
Today's high
€57.20
52 week low
€46.18
52 week high
€67.64
AKZA opened at €56.72, closed previously at €56.46, and has traded between €46.18 and €67.64 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Akzo Nobel N.V. operates globally as a prominent manufacturer and distributor of paints and protective coatings. The company provides a comprehensive selection of decorative solutions, including paints, lacquers, and varnishes, alongside advanced mixing machinery and color systems tailored for the construction and renovation industries. Additionally, they produce specialized coatings for materials like metal and wood. Their portfolio also features high-performance coatings designed to protect and enhance a wide array of applications, from ships, cars, and aircraft to yachts, architectural elements, consumer goods, and oil and gas installations. These products are primarily sold under renowned brands such as Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon. Founded in 1646 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the company officially became Akzo Nobel N.V. in 1994, having previously been known as Akzo NV.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
623.60K
Market cap
€9.73B
P/E Ratio
15.28
Price-to-sales ratio
0.98
Enterprise value
€13.12B
Free cash flow yield
6.43%
Debt-to-equity ratio
1.36
Return on equity
13.88%
ROIC
4.70%
Beta
1.18
Dividend yield
3.48%
Last dividend
€1.98
Financial overview
Revenue
€10.16B
Earnings per share
€3.71
Free cash flow
€606.00M
Net profit margin
6.43%
Gross margin
40.70%
EBITDA
€1.54B
Revenue growth
-5.16%
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How to buy Akzo Nobel from India
Indian residents can buy Akzo Nobel 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 EUR.
Search for Akzo Nobel and place an order
Find Akzo Nobel by name or by its ticker, AKZA, and choose an order type. Akzo Nobel trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Akzo Nobel position in EUR 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 Akzo Nobel from India
Trading and taxes when buying Akzo Nobel from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 5:30 pm CET
- 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. Akzo Nobel’s current yield is 3.48%.Dividend tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Akzo Nobel stock?
Yes. Akzo Nobel (AKZA) has been listed on Euronext Amsterdam since 1995, in the Chemicals - Specialty 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 EUR. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Akzo Nobel share cost in rupees?
One Akzo Nobel share is €56.88 — about ₹6,213 at an EUR/INR rate of 109.24 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the Akzo Nobel 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 Akzo Nobel 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 Akzo Nobel shares taxed in India?
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 EUR/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Akzo Nobel price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Akzo Nobel pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Akzo Nobel pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.48%; the last declared dividend was €1.98 per share, about ₹216.29. 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 Akzo Nobel from India?
Euronext Amsterdam trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when the Netherlands is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Do I have to declare Akzo Nobel 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 Akzo Nobel holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Akzo Nobel and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in EUR 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.
Does the rupee rate affect what I make on Akzo Nobel?
Yes. Akzo Nobel is priced in EUR, so your rupee outcome combines the EUR move with the EUR/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back. Both directions are reflected in the capital-gains statement Paasa issues.