CapitaLand China Trust
CapitaLand China Trust (SES: AU8U) is trading at S$0.62, about ₹46 at today's SGD/INR rate, as of 28 Sep 2026, 5:06 AM ET, up 0.81% today. Indian residents can buy CapitaLand China Trust from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
S$0.61
Today's high
S$0.62
52 week low
S$0.61
52 week high
S$0.83
AU8U opened at S$0.62, closed previously at S$0.62, and has traded between S$0.61 and S$0.83 over the past 52 weeks.
About
CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT), previously known as CapitaLand Retail China Trust, holds the distinction of being Singapore's largest real estate investment trust focused on China. Following a transformative acquisition that included five business parks and the remaining 49% stake in Rock Square, CLCT's enhanced portfolio now encompasses 13 shopping malls and five business park properties. This geographically diversified collection boasts a total gross floor area of approximately 1.8 million square meters, strategically distributed across 11 key Chinese cities. Listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST) on 8 December 2006, CLCT was established with the objective of making long-term investments in a varied array of income-generating real estate and real estate-related assets in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. These properties primarily serve retail, office, and industrial functions, extending to business parks, logistics facilities, data centers, and integrated developments. CLCT's retail properties are strategically situated in densely populated urban centers, offering excellent connectivity to public transportation. They are designed as comprehensive, family-oriented destinations, presenting a wide spectrum of lifestyle options spanning shopping, dining, entertainment, and essential services. The malls feature a diverse mix of over 2,000 leases, including prominent brands such as UNIQLO, Xiaomi, ZARA, Haidilao, and Starbucks Coffee. Notable retail assets include CapitaMall Xizhimen in Beijing, Rock Square in Guangzhou, and CapitaMall Qibao in Shanghai. The five business parks are located within high-growth economic zones and house high-quality domestic and multinational corporations operating in new economy sectors like electronics, engineering, e-commerce, information and communications technology, and financial services. These parks benefit from superb connectivity and easy access via various transportation modes. Key examples include the Ascendas Xinsu Portfolio in Suzhou and the Singapore-Hangzhou Science & Technology Park Phase I and II in Hangzhou. CapitaLand China Trust is managed by CapitaLand China Trust Management Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Singapore-listed CapitaLand Limited, recognized as one of Asia's largest diversified real estate groups.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
2.11M
Market cap
S$1.09B
P/E Ratio
-83.78
Price-to-sales ratio
3.67
Enterprise value
S$2.64B
Free cash flow yield
13.31%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.90
Return on equity
-0.39%
ROIC
0.23%
Beta
0.71
Dividend yield
7.71%
Last dividend
S$0.05
Financial overview
Revenue
S$306.07M
Earnings per share
-S$0.01
Free cash flow
S$96.23M
Net profit margin
-2.56%
Gross margin
64.33%
EBITDA
S$184.03M
Revenue growth
-10.38%
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How to buy CapitaLand China Trust from India
Indian residents can buy CapitaLand China Trust 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 CapitaLand China Trust and place an order
Find CapitaLand China Trust by name or by its ticker, AU8U, and choose an order type. CapitaLand China Trust trades 6:30 am – 2:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your CapitaLand China Trust 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 CapitaLand China Trust from India
Trading and taxes when buying CapitaLand China Trust 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. CapitaLand China Trust’s current yield is 7.71%.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 CapitaLand China Trust stock?
Yes. CapitaLand China Trust (AU8U) has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since 2006, in the REIT - Retail 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 CapitaLand China Trust share cost in rupees?
One CapitaLand China Trust share is S$0.62 — about ₹46 at an SGD/INR rate of 74.95 on 27 Sep 2026. Both the CapitaLand China Trust 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 CapitaLand China Trust 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 CapitaLand China Trust 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 CapitaLand China Trust price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does CapitaLand China Trust pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. CapitaLand China Trust pays a dividend and the current yield is 7.71%; the last declared dividend was S$0.05 per share, about ₹3.58. 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 CapitaLand China Trust 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 CapitaLand China Trust shares held from India?
Singapore imposes no estate or inheritance tax on listed securities.
Are there transaction taxes when buying CapitaLand China Trust?
Singapore levies no stamp duty or transaction tax on listed equities.
Do I have to declare CapitaLand China Trust 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 CapitaLand China Trust holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell CapitaLand China Trust 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.