EKF Diagnostics Holdings plc
EKF Diagnostics Holdings plc (LSE: EKF) is trading at £0.25, about ₹31 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 6:30 AM ET, down 1.20% today. Indian residents can buy EKF Diagnostics from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£0.24
Today's high
£0.25
52 week low
£0.22
52 week high
£0.32
EKF opened at £0.24, closed previously at £0.25, and has traded between £0.22 and £0.32 over the past 52 weeks.
About
EKF Diagnostics Holdings plc, a company founded in 1990 and based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, operates as an international supplier of diagnostic solutions. The firm excels in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of a wide array of diagnostic instruments, chemical reagents, and associated products. Its extensive market reach spans across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and beyond. The company's product lineup addresses various critical diagnostic needs. This includes a range of hemoglobin analysis devices, such as the handheld DiaSpect Tm and the quantitative Hemo Control. EKF also provides advanced glucose and lactate analyzers like the Biosen C-Line series, alongside point-of-care solutions for diabetes management, exemplified by the Quo-Lab A1c and Quo-Test A1c. Beyond these, their offerings extend to specialized diagnostic tools: the Creamatocrit Plus for assessing lipid concentration in mothers' milk, QuPID and True20 pregnancy tests, and the STAT-Site M Beta-hydroxybutyrate analyzer. EKF further supplies a comprehensive suite of clinical chemical analyzers and reagents, designed for monitoring conditions such as ketosis, glycated albumin, glycated serum protein, and utilizing markers like Procalcitonin for bacterial infections and sepsis. Additional provisions include immunoassay kits, general chemistry analyzers like the Altair 240, micro centrifuges, the Uri-Trak 120 urine analyzer, and dedicated kits and services for COVID-19. The company also offers its manufacturing capabilities as contract solutions to third-party businesses and delivers professional laboratory services.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
1.19M
Market cap
£105.86M
P/E Ratio
42.41
Price-to-sales ratio
2.06
Enterprise value
£103.91M
Free cash flow yield
6.91%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.02
Return on equity
3.07%
ROIC
3.36%
Beta
0.50
Dividend yield
0.00%
Last dividend
£0.00
Financial overview
Revenue
£51.56M
Earnings per share
£0.00
Free cash flow
£8.18M
Net profit margin
4.86%
Gross margin
52.74%
EBITDA
£12.40M
Revenue growth
2.73%
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How to buy EKF Diagnostics from India
Indian residents can buy EKF Diagnostics 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 GBP.
Search for EKF Diagnostics and place an order
Find EKF Diagnostics by name or by its ticker, EKF, and choose an order type. EKF Diagnostics trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your EKF Diagnostics position in GBP and INR. EKF Diagnostics 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 EKF Diagnostics from India
Trading and taxes when buying EKF Diagnostics from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm UK
- 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
- NoneEKF Diagnostics does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- Transaction tax
- The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it.
- Estate or inheritance tax
- May applyShares in UK-incorporated companies are UK-situs assets and fall within UK Inheritance Tax, charged at 40% above the £325,000 threshold for non-residents.Estate tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy EKF Diagnostics stock?
Yes. EKF Diagnostics (EKF) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2000, in the Medical - Devices 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 GBP. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one EKF Diagnostics share cost in rupees?
One EKF Diagnostics share is £0.25 — about ₹31 at a GBP/INR rate of 127.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the EKF Diagnostics 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 EKF Diagnostics 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 EKF Diagnostics shares taxed in India?
Non-residents are exempt from UK capital gains tax on the disposal of listed shares, 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 GBP/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the EKF Diagnostics price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does EKF Diagnostics pay a dividend?
No. EKF Diagnostics 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 EKF Diagnostics from India?
The London Stock Exchange trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when the UK is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on EKF Diagnostics shares held from India?
Shares in UK-incorporated companies are UK-situs assets and fall within UK Inheritance Tax, charged at 40% above the £325,000 threshold for non-residents. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position.
Are there transaction taxes when buying EKF Diagnostics?
The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it. This is charged by the market, not by Paasa.
Do I have to declare EKF Diagnostics 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 EKF Diagnostics holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell EKF Diagnostics and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in GBP 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.