AirBoss of America Corp.
AirBoss of America Corp. (TSX: BOS) is trading at CA$7.14, about ₹483 at today's CAD/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 2:47 PM ET, down 1.59% today. Indian residents can buy AirBoss of America from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CA$7.10
Today's high
CA$7.40
52 week low
CA$3.87
52 week high
CA$10.08
BOS opened at CA$7.36, closed previously at CA$7.26, and has traded between CA$3.87 and CA$10.08 over the past 52 weeks.
About
AirBoss of America Corp., together with its affiliates, specializes in the development, production, and distribution of rubber-based goods. These products serve a diverse range of sectors, including automotive, heavy commercial, construction, infrastructure, oil and gas, and defense industries, with operations spanning Canada, the United States, and international markets. The company's business activities are structured into three main segments: AirBoss Defense Group, Rubber Solutions, and Engineered Products. The AirBoss Defense Group is dedicated to creating, manufacturing, and supplying critical protective equipment. This includes healthcare and personal respiratory protection items, rapidly deployable negative pressure isolation shelters, and specialized cold-weather combat footwear. Additionally, it offers advanced chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) protective gear. Its primary customers are military organizations, law enforcement agencies, healthcare and industrial providers, and first responders. The Rubber Solutions segment focuses on the formulation and production of custom rubber compounds and blends, as well as calendered, extruded, and molded rubber materials. These are utilized in a wide array of applications and industries, such as automotive, heavy industrial, rollers, conveyor belting, defense, construction and infrastructure projects, mining, transportation, and the oil and gas sector. The Engineered Products segment designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells rubber, synthetic rubber, and rubber-to-metal bonded products. These innovative solutions are primarily used for the control or elimination of unwanted vibration and noise in industries like automotive, electric vehicles, heavy trucks, off-highway equipment, general industrial applications, and defense. Originally incorporated as IATCO Industries Inc., the company officially became AirBoss of America Corp. in April 1994. Its corporate headquarters are located in Newmarket, Canada.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
16.82K
Market cap
CA$193.97M
P/E Ratio
-23.03
Price-to-sales ratio
0.33
Enterprise value
$167.35M
Free cash flow yield
42.12%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.74
Return on equity
-7.59%
ROIC
4.91%
Beta
1.67
Dividend yield
1.96%
Last dividend
CA$0.14
Financial overview
Revenue
$417.38M
Earnings per share
-$0.32
Free cash flow
$38.63M
Net profit margin
-1.44%
Gross margin
17.70%
EBITDA
$417.38M
Revenue growth
7.84%
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How to buy AirBoss of America from India
Indian residents can buy AirBoss of America 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 CAD.
Search for AirBoss of America and place an order
Find AirBoss of America by name or by its ticker, BOS, and choose an order type. AirBoss of America trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your AirBoss of America position in CAD 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 AirBoss of America from India
Trading and taxes when buying AirBoss of America 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. AirBoss of America’s current yield is 1.96%.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 AirBoss of America stock?
Yes. AirBoss of America (BOS) has been listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange since 1996, 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 CAD. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one AirBoss of America share cost in rupees?
One AirBoss of America share is CA$7.14 — about ₹483 at a CAD/INR rate of 67.65 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the AirBoss of America 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 AirBoss of America 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 AirBoss of America 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 CAD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the AirBoss of America price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does AirBoss of America pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. AirBoss of America pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.96%; the last declared dividend was CA$0.14 per share, about ₹9.47. 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 AirBoss of America from India?
The Toronto 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 Canada is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Do I have to declare AirBoss of America 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 AirBoss of America holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell AirBoss of America and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in CAD 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 AirBoss of America?
Yes. AirBoss of America is priced in CAD, so your rupee outcome combines the CAD move with the CAD/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back. Both directions are reflected in the capital-gains statement Paasa issues.