DATA Communications Management Corp.
DATA Communications Management Corp. (TSX: DCM) is trading at CA$2.23, about ₹152 at today's CAD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 3.46% today. Indian residents can buy DATA Communications Management from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CA$2.21
Today's high
CA$2.31
52 week low
CA$1.25
52 week high
CA$3.18
DCM opened at CA$2.25, closed previously at CA$2.31, and has traded between CA$1.25 and CA$3.18 over the past 52 weeks.
About
DATA Communications Management Corp. offers integrated marketing and operational strategies designed to overcome intricate branding, communication, logistical, and compliance obstacles for clients across North America. Their services feature the DCMFlex workflow platform, enabling the creation, modification, monitoring, and deployment of various digital and physical assets, from email campaigns and onboarding kits to retail promotional materials and human resources training guides. Additionally, they supply ASMBL for managing digital assets, alongside specialized print and communications oversight. The company's scope also covers product distribution, storage and shipping services, and a range of marketing assistance, including business and brand development, consumer insights, and creative design. They cater to numerous sectors, including financial institutions, insurance, healthcare, lottery and gaming, retail, non-profits, energy, and governmental bodies. Established in 1959, the firm changed its name from DATA Group Ltd. to DATA Communications Management Corp. in July 2016 and is based in Brampton, Canada.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
88.56K
Market cap
CA$125.34M
P/E Ratio
28.41
Price-to-sales ratio
0.28
Enterprise value
CA$361.73M
Free cash flow yield
30.45%
Debt-to-equity ratio
5.33
Return on equity
10.60%
ROIC
7.90%
Beta
0.04
Dividend yield
4.48%
Last dividend
CA$0.10
Financial overview
Revenue
CA$450.36M
Earnings per share
CA$0.17
Free cash flow
CA$20.83M
Net profit margin
0.98%
Gross margin
25.22%
EBITDA
CA$59.70M
Revenue growth
-6.17%
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How to buy DATA Communications Management from India
Indian residents can buy DATA Communications Management 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 DATA Communications Management and place an order
Find DATA Communications Management by name or by its ticker, DCM, and choose an order type. DATA Communications Management trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your DATA Communications Management 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 DATA Communications Management from India
Trading and taxes when buying DATA Communications Management 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. DATA Communications Management’s current yield is 4.48%.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 DATA Communications Management stock?
Yes. DATA Communications Management (DCM) has been listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange since 2005, in the Specialty Business Services 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 DATA Communications Management share cost in rupees?
One DATA Communications Management share is CA$2.23 — about ₹152 at a CAD/INR rate of 68.10 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the DATA Communications Management 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 Communications Management 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 DATA Communications Management 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 DATA Communications Management price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does DATA Communications Management pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. DATA Communications Management pays a dividend and the current yield is 4.48%; the last declared dividend was CA$0.10 per share, about ₹6.81. 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 DATA Communications Management 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 DATA Communications Management 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 Communications Management holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell DATA Communications Management 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 DATA Communications Management?
Yes. DATA Communications Management 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.