EssilorLuxottica S.A.
EssilorLuxottica S.A. (PAR: EL) is trading at €143.90, about ₹15,739 at today's EUR/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 11:36 AM ET, down 0.55% today. Indian residents can buy EssilorLuxottica from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
€141.65
Today's high
€144.35
52 week low
€138.30
52 week high
€323.80
EL opened at €143.55, closed previously at €144.70, and has traded between €138.30 and €323.80 over the past 52 weeks.
About
EssilorLuxottica S.A., established in Paris, France, in 1849, is a global enterprise dedicated to the design, production, and distribution of a wide range of ophthalmic products, including corrective lenses, eyewear frames, and sunglasses. The company extends its reach across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Oceania, and Africa. Its operations are structured into five key divisions: Wholesale, Retail, Lenses and Optical Instruments, Equipment, and Sunglasses and Readers. The Wholesale division handles the manufacturing and large-scale distribution of luxury and performance eyewear. Conversely, the Retail segment is responsible for the direct sale of these premium and athletic vision products to consumers. The Lenses and Optical Instruments segment offers an extensive portfolio of advanced lens technologies, including Varilux progressive lenses, Crizal anti-reflective and anti-smudge coatings, Transitions photochromic lenses (featuring the latest Signature Gen 8), Eyezen lenses optimized for digital screen users, and Xperio polarized sun lenses, alongside corrective lens brands under license such as Nikon and Kodak. This segment also provides essential equipment like lens edging and mounting tools for opticians and laboratories, as well as optometry instruments for eye care professionals, educational bodies, military, and other organizations, while also developing digital platforms for online optical sales. The Equipment division supplies sophisticated digital surfacing and lens coating machinery to prescription laboratories, integrated optical networks, and lens manufacturers worldwide. Finally, the Sunglasses and Readers segment focuses on non-prescription eyewear, offering a diverse collection of sunglasses and reading glasses through various owned brands like Foster Grant, Magnivision, and Ryders Eyewear; licensed brands including Reebok, Steve Madden, Marvel, and Disney; and regional labels such as Bolon and Mujosh. EssilorLuxottica maintains a substantial operational network, encompassing 490 prescription laboratories and edging-mounting facilities. The company, initially known as Essilor International Société Anonyme, adopted its current name in October 2018.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
734.37K
Market cap
€66.14B
P/E Ratio
26.65
Price-to-sales ratio
2.26
Enterprise value
€79.52B
Free cash flow yield
5.81%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.39
Return on equity
6.39%
ROIC
4.74%
Beta
0.55
Dividend yield
2.78%
Last dividend
€4.00
Financial overview
Revenue
€28.49B
Earnings per share
€5.04
Free cash flow
€3.77B
Net profit margin
8.52%
Gross margin
60.84%
EBITDA
€6.54B
Revenue growth
7.48%
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How to buy EssilorLuxottica from India
Indian residents can buy EssilorLuxottica 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 EUR.
Search for EssilorLuxottica and place an order
Find EssilorLuxottica by name or by its ticker, EL, and choose an order type. EssilorLuxottica trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your EssilorLuxottica position in EUR 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 EssilorLuxottica from India
Trading and taxes when buying EssilorLuxottica from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 5:30 pm CET
- 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. EssilorLuxottica’s current yield is 2.78%.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 EssilorLuxottica stock?
Yes. EssilorLuxottica (EL) has been listed on Euronext Paris since 2000, in the Medical - Instruments & Supplies 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 EUR. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one EssilorLuxottica share cost in rupees?
One EssilorLuxottica share is €143.90 — about ₹15,739 at an EUR/INR rate of 109.37 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the EssilorLuxottica 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 EssilorLuxottica 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 EssilorLuxottica 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 EUR/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the EssilorLuxottica price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does EssilorLuxottica pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. EssilorLuxottica pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.78%; the last declared dividend was €4.00 per share, about ₹437.49. 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 EssilorLuxottica from India?
Euronext Paris trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when France is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Do I have to declare EssilorLuxottica 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 EssilorLuxottica holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell EssilorLuxottica and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in EUR 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 EssilorLuxottica?
Yes. EssilorLuxottica is priced in EUR, so your rupee outcome combines the EUR move with the EUR/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back. Both directions are reflected in the capital-gains statement Paasa issues.