Central Puerto S.A.
Central Puerto S.A. (NYSE: CEPU) is trading at $13.18, about ₹1,264 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 1.75% today. Indian residents can buy Central Puerto from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$13.09
Today's high
$13.45
52 week low
$7.54
52 week high
$18.50
CEPU opened at $13.45, closed previously at $13.42, and has traded between $7.54 and $18.50 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Central Puerto S.A. is an Argentine energy firm specializing in the production and supply of electricity. It serves a broad client base, including both public sector entities and private consumers throughout Argentina. Beyond electrical generation, the company also produces steam. As of December 31, 2021, its total installed generation capacity reached 4,809 MW. This impressive capacity is derived from a diverse portfolio of facilities, comprising five thermal power plants, a single hydroelectric plant, and seven wind farms. With a long-standing history dating back to its founding in 1898, Central Puerto S.A. maintains its corporate headquarters in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
263.11K
Market cap
$1.98B
P/E Ratio
6.33
Price-to-sales ratio
1.81
Enterprise value
ARS 4.05T
Free cash flow yield
1.17%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.35
Return on equity
18.17%
ROIC
9.98%
Beta
-0.19
Dividend yield
8.11%
Last dividend
$0.00
Financial overview
Revenue
ARS 1.10T
Earnings per share
ARS 2,306.10
Free cash flow
ARS 115.80B
Net profit margin
28.61%
Gross margin
33.94%
EBITDA
ARS 666.93B
Revenue growth
48.67%
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How to buy Central Puerto from India
Indian residents can buy Central Puerto 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 Central Puerto and place an order
Find Central Puerto by name or by its ticker, CEPU, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Central Puerto trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Central Puerto position in USD 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 Central Puerto from India
Trading and taxes when buying Central Puerto 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. Central Puerto’s current yield is 8.11%.Dividend tax explained
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 Central Puerto stock?
Yes. Central Puerto (CEPU) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 2018, in the Regulated Electric 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 Central Puerto share cost in rupees?
One Central Puerto share is $13.18 — about ₹1,264 at a USD/INR rate of 95.92 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the Central Puerto 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 Central Puerto 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 Central Puerto?
Yes. One Central Puerto share is $13.18, 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 Central Puerto.
How are gains on Central Puerto 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 Central Puerto price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Central Puerto pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Central Puerto pays a dividend and the current yield is 8.11%. 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 Central Puerto from India?
The New York 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 the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is Central Puerto a United States company, and does that change how it is taxed?
Central Puerto trades on the New York Stock Exchange in US dollars, but the company is domiciled in Argentina. Central Puerto trades as an American Depositary Receipt rather than an ordinary share. Some non-US companies list in the US through American Depositary Receipts, which can carry dividend withholding at the company's home-country rate. Your India-side capital-gains treatment is the same either way.
Do I have to declare Central Puerto 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 Central Puerto holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Central Puerto 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.