EQB Inc.
EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is trading at CA$126.26, about ₹8,598 at today's CAD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 2:24 PM ET, down 0.09% today. Indian residents can buy EQB from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CA$125.87
Today's high
CA$127.70
52 week low
CA$83.93
52 week high
CA$150.32
EQB opened at CA$126.72, closed previously at CA$126.37, and has traded between CA$83.93 and CA$150.32 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Established in Toronto, Canada in 1970, EQB Inc. operates predominantly through its subsidiary, Equitable Bank, providing a comprehensive suite of personal and commercial banking services to retail and business clients across Canada. The financial institution gathers funds through various deposit vehicles, including term deposits, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs), high-interest savings accounts, tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs), and institutional deposit notes. Its extensive lending portfolio features residential mortgages, equipment financing, and diverse lines of credit, such as those secured by home equity, cash surrender value, and commercial equity. EQB also specializes in business enterprise solutions for mixed-use, multi-residential, retail, office condominium, and industrial properties, along with asset repositioning, inventory, term, and construction loans. Furthermore, the company delivers digital banking platforms, international money transfer capabilities, U.S. dollar accounts, and a range of registered investment products. EQB Inc. adopted its current name in June 2022, having formerly been known as Equitable Group Inc.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
111.62K
Market cap
CA$4.62B
P/E Ratio
-601.24
Price-to-sales ratio
1.52
Enterprise value
CA$17.73B
Free cash flow yield
-7.23%
Debt-to-equity ratio
4.04
Return on equity
-0.07%
ROIC
-0.00%
Beta
1.28
Dividend yield
1.90%
Last dividend
CA$2.40
Financial overview
Revenue
CA$3.11B
Earnings per share
CA$6.70
Free cash flow
CA$555.10M
Net profit margin
-0.08%
Gross margin
32.16%
EBITDA
CA$439.45M
Revenue growth
-6.89%
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How to buy EQB from India
Indian residents can buy EQB 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 EQB and place an order
Find EQB by name or by its ticker, EQB, and choose an order type. EQB trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your EQB 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 EQB from India
Trading and taxes when buying EQB 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. EQB’s current yield is 1.90%.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 EQB stock?
Yes. EQB (EQB) has been listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange since 2004, in the Banks - Regional 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 EQB share cost in rupees?
One EQB share is CA$126.26 — about ₹8,598 at a CAD/INR rate of 68.10 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the EQB 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 EQB 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 EQB 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 EQB price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does EQB pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. EQB pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.90%; the last declared dividend was CA$2.40 per share, about ₹163.44. 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 EQB 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 EQB 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 EQB holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell EQB 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 EQB?
Yes. EQB 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.