Data I/O Corporation
Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO) is trading at $2.93, about ₹281 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 1.35% today. Indian residents can buy Data I/O from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$2.91
Today's high
$3.00
52 week low
$1.88
52 week high
$4.49
DAIO opened at $2.97, closed previously at $2.97, and has traded between $1.88 and $4.49 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Data I/O Corporation specializes in developing, manufacturing, and distributing sophisticated systems and services for programming and securely managing data for electronic devices. These solutions serve electronics manufacturers across the United States, Europe, and international markets. The company's core programming products are vital for embedding integrated circuits (ICs) with the precise data needed for their operation. Its comprehensive range of offerings includes automated offline programming systems, such as the PSV handlers, alongside in-line automated solutions like the RoadRunner and RoadRunner3 series handlers. They also provide the LumenX Programmer, non-automated FlashPAK III programming systems, and the specialized SentriX system for security deployment. Complementing its hardware, Data I/O offers essential services including equipment support, system installation and repair, and dedicated device programming. Data I/O directs its sales efforts towards original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in key industries like automotive, consumer electronics, and the Internet of Things (IoT), as well as their collaborating programming centers and electronic manufacturing service (EMS) contract manufacturers. The company leverages both direct sales teams and an extensive network of indirect sales representatives and distributors to reach its global customer base. Founded in 1969, Data I/O Corporation is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
69.40K
Market cap
$30.07M
P/E Ratio
-3.15
Price-to-sales ratio
1.69
Enterprise value
$24.49M
Free cash flow yield
-9.42%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.09
Return on equity
-38.04%
ROIC
-33.67%
Beta
1.32
Dividend yield
0.00%
Last dividend
$0.00
Financial overview
Revenue
$21.50M
Earnings per share
-$0.53
Free cash flow
-$2.79M
Net profit margin
-50.13%
Gross margin
50.59%
EBITDA
-$4.50M
Revenue growth
-1.24%
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How to buy Data I/O from India
Indian residents can buy Data I/O 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 Data I/O and place an order
Find Data I/O by name or by its ticker, DAIO, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Data I/O trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Data I/O position in USD and INR. Data I/O pays no dividend today, so your filing is the capital-gains statement plus the Schedule FA holding line.
Read the full guide: how to invest in Data I/O from India
Trading and taxes when buying Data I/O 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
- NoneData I/O does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
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 Data I/O stock?
Yes. Data I/O (DAIO) has been listed on NASDAQ since 1989, in the Hardware, Equipment & Parts 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 Data I/O share cost in rupees?
One Data I/O share is $2.93 — about ₹281 at a USD/INR rate of 96.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Data I/O 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 Data I/O 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 Data I/O?
Yes. One Data I/O share is $2.93, 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 Data I/O.
How are gains on Data I/O 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 Data I/O price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Data I/O pay a dividend?
No. Data I/O does not currently pay a dividend, so holding it produces no dividend income to declare in India. If it starts paying one, the Indian treatment is the usual one — dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India — and Paasa's dividend report would show the gross amount and any tax withheld.
When can I trade Data I/O from India?
NASDAQ 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 there estate or inheritance tax on Data I/O shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare Data I/O 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 Data I/O holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Data I/O 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.