Canadian National Railway Company
Canadian National Railway Company (NYSE: CNI) is trading at $118.90, about ₹11,422 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 1.37% today. Indian residents can buy Canadian National Railway from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$118.90
Today's high
$120.90
52 week low
$90.74
52 week high
$131.55
CNI opened at $120.90, closed previously at $120.55, and has traded between $90.74 and $131.55 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI), together with its subsidiary operations, functions as a key player in the railway and related logistics industry. The firm handles a wide array of freight, including petroleum products and chemicals, agricultural commodities such as grain and fertilizers, various minerals like coal and metals, timber and paper goods, intermodal containers, and finished automobiles. Its services cater to a broad base of clients, from international exporters and importers to retail chains, agricultural growers, and industrial manufacturers. CNI boasts a substantial rail infrastructure, with approximately 19,500 miles of track extending across both Canada and the United States. Additionally, the company provides diverse ancillary services, encompassing marine terminal management (vessels and docks), cargo transshipment and distribution, specialized automotive supply chain solutions, and comprehensive freight management and forwarding. Founded in 1919, Canadian National Railway Company is based in Montreal, Canada.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
1.30M
Market cap
$71.92B
P/E Ratio
21.75
Price-to-sales ratio
5.77
Enterprise value
CA$105.97B
Free cash flow yield
4.01%
Debt-to-equity ratio
1.03
Return on equity
21.88%
ROIC
8.90%
Beta
0.95
Dividend yield
2.14%
Last dividend
$2.63
Financial overview
Revenue
CA$17.29B
Earnings per share
CA$7.57
Free cash flow
CA$3.39B
Net profit margin
26.92%
Gross margin
42.20%
EBITDA
CA$9.11B
Revenue growth
1.43%
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How to buy Canadian National Railway from India
Indian residents can buy Canadian National Railway 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 Canadian National Railway and place an order
Find Canadian National Railway by name or by its ticker, CNI, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Canadian National Railway trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Canadian National Railway 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 Canadian National Railway from India
Trading and taxes when buying Canadian National Railway 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. Canadian National Railway’s current yield is 2.14%.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 Canadian National Railway stock?
Yes. Canadian National Railway (CNI) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1996, in the Railroads 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 Canadian National Railway share cost in rupees?
One Canadian National Railway share is $118.90 — about ₹11,422 at a USD/INR rate of 96.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Canadian National Railway 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 Canadian National Railway 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 Canadian National Railway with less than the price of one share?
Yes. A whole Canadian National Railway share is $118.90, but there is no minimum trade size: you enter a rupee or dollar amount and receive the matching fraction.
How are gains on Canadian National Railway 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 Canadian National Railway price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Canadian National Railway pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Canadian National Railway pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.14%; the last declared dividend was $2.63 per share, about ₹253.10. 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 Canadian National Railway 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 Canadian National Railway a United States company, and does that change how it is taxed?
Canadian National Railway trades on the New York Stock Exchange in US dollars, but the company is domiciled in Canada. Canadian National Railway trades as an ordinary share listed directly in the US, not a depositary receipt. 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 Canadian National Railway 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 Canadian National Railway holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Canadian National Railway 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.