East West Bancorp, Inc.
East West Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWBC) is trading at $127.23, about ₹12,204 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, up 1.28% today. Indian residents can buy East West Bancorp from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$125.76
Today's high
$127.66
52 week low
$92.67
52 week high
$137.47
EWBC opened at $126.50, closed previously at $125.62, and has traded between $92.67 and $137.47 over the past 52 weeks.
About
East West Bancorp, Inc. functions as the parent entity for East West Bank, which delivers a comprehensive suite of personal and commercial banking solutions to both businesses and individual clients. The organization segments its operations into three primary areas: Consumer and Business Banking, Commercial Banking, and Other activities. Customers can access various deposit accounts, including personal and business checking and savings options, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. The bank's extensive lending portfolio covers residential mortgages and home equity loans, commercial and residential real estate financing, working capital lines of credit, construction loans, trade finance, letters of credit, general commercial business loans, affordable housing initiatives, asset-based lending, asset-backed finance, project finance, and equipment financing. A notable specialization includes financial bridging services aimed at facilitating business transactions between the United States and China. Furthermore, East West Bancorp offers ancillary services such as wealth management, treasury management, foreign exchange, and risk hedging for interest rates and commodities. Digital banking conveniences, like mobile and online platforms, are also provided. As of January 27, 2022, the company operated a significant network of approximately 120 locations spanning the United States and China. This footprint included full-service branches in international hubs like Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shantou, and Shenzhen, alongside representative offices in Beijing, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Taipei, and Xiamen. East West Bancorp, Inc. was established in 1998 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Pasadena, California.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
841.51K
Market cap
$17.43B
P/E Ratio
12.12
Price-to-sales ratio
3.70
Enterprise value
$17.44B
Free cash flow yield
10.69%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.43
Return on equity
16.19%
ROIC
9.80%
Beta
0.93
Dividend yield
2.36%
Last dividend
$3.00
Financial overview
Revenue
$4.64B
Earnings per share
$9.58
Free cash flow
$1.50B
Net profit margin
30.67%
Gross margin
62.20%
EBITDA
$1.94B
Revenue growth
3.49%
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How to buy East West Bancorp from India
Indian residents can buy East West Bancorp 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 East West Bancorp and place an order
Find East West Bancorp by name or by its ticker, EWBC, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. East West Bancorp trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your East West Bancorp position in USD 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 East West Bancorp from India
Trading and taxes when buying East West Bancorp 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. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. East West Bancorp’s current yield is 2.36%.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 East West Bancorp stock?
Yes. East West Bancorp (EWBC) has been listed on NASDAQ since 1999, 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. 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 East West Bancorp share cost in rupees?
One East West Bancorp share is $127.23 — about ₹12,204 at a USD/INR rate of 95.92 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the East West Bancorp 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 East West Bancorp 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 East West Bancorp with less than the price of one share?
Yes. A whole East West Bancorp share is $127.23, but there is no minimum trade size: you enter a rupee or dollar amount and receive the matching fraction.
How are gains on East West Bancorp 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 East West Bancorp price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does East West Bancorp pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. East West Bancorp pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.36%; the last declared dividend was $3.00 per share, about ₹287.76. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade East West Bancorp 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 East West Bancorp 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 East West Bancorp 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 East West Bancorp holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell East West Bancorp 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.