Hotung Investment Holdings Limited
Hotung Investment Holdings Limited (SES: BLS) is trading at S$1.52, about ₹114 at today's SGD/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 2:28 AM ET, down 3.80% today. Indian residents can buy Hotung Investment from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
S$1.52
Today's high
S$1.58
52 week low
S$1.37
52 week high
S$1.72
BLS opened at S$1.58, closed previously at S$1.58, and has traded between S$1.37 and S$1.72 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Hotung Investment Holdings Limited functions as an investment holding firm, primarily focusing on venture capital endeavors. Its global operations span across Taiwan, China, Israel, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The company is structured into two principal divisions: Investments and Fund Management. It allocates capital to both publicly traded and private companies, including those listed on over-the-counter markets, and additionally provides expert consultancy. Established in 1997, the company's corporate base is situated in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
42.12K
Market cap
S$144.15M
P/E Ratio
7.82
Price-to-sales ratio
4.57
Enterprise value
NT$1.21B
Free cash flow yield
-3.34%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.00
Return on equity
3.42%
ROIC
3.64%
Beta
0.20
Dividend yield
6.78%
Last dividend
S$0.10
Financial overview
Revenue
NT$454.70M
Earnings per share
NT$2.16
Free cash flow
-NT$109.69M
Net profit margin
58.51%
Gross margin
90.03%
EBITDA
NT$311.96M
Revenue growth
5.30%
How to buy Hotung Investment from India
Indian residents can buy Hotung Investment 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 Hotung Investment and place an order
Find Hotung Investment by name or by its ticker, BLS, and choose an order type. Hotung Investment trades 6:30 am – 2:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Hotung Investment 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 Hotung Investment from India
Trading and taxes when buying Hotung Investment 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. Hotung Investment’s current yield is 6.78%.Dividend tax explained
- Transaction tax
- Singapore levies no stamp duty or transaction tax on listed equities.
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Hotung Investment stock?
Yes. Hotung Investment (BLS) has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since 2000, in the Asset Management 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 Hotung Investment share cost in rupees?
One Hotung Investment share is S$1.52 — about ₹114 at an SGD/INR rate of 75.05 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Hotung Investment 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 Hotung Investment 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 Hotung Investment 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 Hotung Investment price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Hotung Investment pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Hotung Investment pays a dividend and the current yield is 6.78%; the last declared dividend was S$0.10 per share, about ₹7.73. 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 Hotung Investment from India?
The Singapore Exchange trades 6:30 am – 2:30 pm IST in Indian time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is Hotung Investment a Singapore company, and does that change how it is taxed?
Hotung Investment trades on the Singapore Exchange in SGD, but the company is domiciled in Bermuda. Hotung Investment trades as an ordinary share listed directly in Singapore, not a depositary receipt. Your India-side capital-gains treatment is the same either way.
Are there transaction taxes when buying Hotung Investment?
Singapore levies no stamp duty or transaction tax on listed equities.
Do I have to declare Hotung Investment 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 Hotung Investment holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Hotung Investment 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.