Aware, Inc.
Aware, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE) is trading at $1.18, about ₹113 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, up 4.42% today. Indian residents can buy Aware from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$1.15
Today's high
$1.22
52 week low
$1.02
52 week high
$2.84
AWRE opened at $1.16, closed previously at $1.13, and has traded between $1.02 and $2.84 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Aware, Inc. stands as a global purveyor of biometric software solutions and products, with its operations spanning the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and numerous other international markets. The company's comprehensive product line features specialized biometric software development kits (SDKs) tailored for functions such as biometric search, matching, and enrollment, complemented by powerful application programming interfaces (APIs). Furthermore, Aware delivers advanced imaging tools, notably its JPEG2000 offering, designed to facilitate the compression, storage, and display of images for medical and other high-tech applications. Essential software maintenance services are also a core part of its offering. Among its proprietary software solutions are Knomi, a framework enabling mobile biometric authentication; AwareABIS, an automated system for biometric identification; the AFIX suite, specifically developed for smaller-scale law enforcement biometric identification needs; BioSP, a robust platform for managing biometric services; and WebEnroll, a browser-based tool for biometric data enrollment and management. Additionally, AwareID functions as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, leveraging biometric analysis of face and voice for critical liveness verification and document validation. A significant offering is also the Fortress Identity Biometric Authenticator and Onboarding Authentication Platform, which facilitates multi-factor authentication through a blend of passive and active biometrics across various modalities, including voice, fingerprint, facial recognition, and behavioral patterns, thereby streamlining online onboarding and identity proofing processes. Beyond its diverse software products, Aware furnishes a range of professional services. These encompass comprehensive program management and a full suite of software engineering capabilities, from project planning and oversight to system and architecture design, software development (including customization and configuration), rigorous testing, integration, and seamless installation. Ultimately, Aware's sophisticated software ecosystem empowers both governmental organizations and commercial entities to effectively enroll, identify, authenticate, and grant access using various biometric modalities, such as fingerprints, facial characteristics, iris patterns, and vocal prints. The company employs a multifaceted distribution strategy, selling its solutions through systems integrators, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Value Added Resellers (VARs), and strategic partners, alongside direct engagement with end-user customers. Established in 1986, Aware, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
39.58K
Market cap
$25.54M
P/E Ratio
-2.97
Price-to-sales ratio
1.55
Enterprise value
$26.49M
Free cash flow yield
-26.89%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.18
Return on equity
-35.20%
ROIC
-37.08%
Beta
1.00
Dividend yield
0.00%
Last dividend
$0.00
Financial overview
Revenue
$17.29M
Earnings per share
-$0.28
Free cash flow
-$5.56M
Net profit margin
-51.90%
Gross margin
90.30%
EBITDA
-$5.04M
Revenue growth
-0.55%
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How to buy Aware from India
Indian residents can buy Aware 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 Aware and place an order
Find Aware by name or by its ticker, AWRE, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Aware trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Aware position in USD and INR. Aware pays no dividend today, so your filing is the capital-gains statement plus the Schedule FA holding line.
Read the full guide: how to invest in Aware from India
Trading and taxes when buying Aware 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
- NoneAware does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
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 Aware stock?
Yes. Aware (AWRE) has been listed on NASDAQ since 1996, in the Software - Application 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 Aware share cost in rupees?
One Aware share is $1.18 — about ₹113 at a USD/INR rate of 95.92 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the Aware 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 Aware 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 Aware?
Yes. One Aware share is $1.18, 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 Aware.
How are gains on Aware 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 Aware price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Aware pay a dividend?
No. Aware does not currently pay a dividend, so holding it produces no dividend income to declare in India. If it starts paying one, the Indian treatment is the usual one — dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India — and Paasa's dividend report would show the gross amount and any tax withheld.
When can I trade Aware from India?
NASDAQ 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 there estate or inheritance tax on Aware shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare Aware 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 Aware holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Aware 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.