Canadian National Railway Company
Canadian National Railway Company (TSX: CNR) is trading at CA$171.14, about ₹11,577 at today's CAD/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 0.27% today. Indian residents can buy Canadian National Railway from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CA$170.10
Today's high
CA$172.43
52 week low
CA$128.05
52 week high
CA$185.25
CNR opened at CA$170.60, closed previously at CA$171.61, and has traded between CA$128.05 and CA$185.25 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Canadian National Railway (CN), along with its affiliated companies, specializes in railroad operations and integrated transportation services. The company handles a wide variety of commodities, including energy products like petroleum and chemicals, agricultural goods such as grain and fertilizers, raw materials including coal, metals, and minerals, as well as forest products, intermodal freight, and automotive shipments. These services are provided to a diverse customer base, comprising exporters, importers, retailers, farmers, and manufacturers. CN boasts an extensive rail network spanning 19,500 route miles across both Canada and the United States. Additionally, it offers a suite of related services, such as marine vessel and dock operations, transloading and distribution, automotive supply chain solutions, and comprehensive freight forwarding and transport management. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
1.56M
Market cap
CA$103.52B
P/E Ratio
21.97
Price-to-sales ratio
5.83
Enterprise value
CA$106.06B
Free cash flow yield
4.01%
Debt-to-equity ratio
1.03
Return on equity
21.88%
ROIC
8.90%
Beta
0.99
Dividend yield
2.12%
Last dividend
CA$3.63
Financial overview
Revenue
CA$17.30B
Earnings per share
CA$7.58
Free cash flow
CA$3.39B
Net profit margin
26.92%
Gross margin
42.20%
EBITDA
CA$9.12B
Revenue growth
1.51%
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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 and then to CAD.
Search for Canadian National Railway and place an order
Find Canadian National Railway by name or by its ticker, CNR, and choose an order type. 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 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 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 2.12%.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 Canadian National Railway stock?
Yes. Canadian National Railway (CNR) has been listed on the Toronto 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 and then to CAD. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Canadian National Railway share cost in rupees?
One Canadian National Railway share is CA$171.14 — about ₹11,577 at a CAD/INR rate of 67.65 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.
How are gains on Canadian National Railway 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 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 2.12%; the last declared dividend was CA$3.63 per share, about ₹245.73. 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 Canadian National Railway 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 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 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 Canadian National Railway?
Yes. Canadian National Railway 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.