Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (TSX: FFH) is trading at CA$2,225.32, about ₹1,50,554 at today's CAD/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, up 0.73% today. Indian residents can buy Fairfax Financial from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CA$2,198.91
Today's high
CA$2,228.25
52 week low
CA$2,066.16
52 week high
CA$2,700.00
FFH opened at CA$2,216.13, closed previously at CA$2,209.09, and has traded between CA$2,066.16 and CA$2,700.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited operates as a diversified holding company, primarily engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, in addition to providing investment management services. Its global reach spans the United States, Canada, Asia, and other international territories. The company organizes its operations across distinct segments: Insurance and Reinsurance, Run-off activities, and a portfolio of Non-Insurance Companies. Within its insurance divisions, Fairfax underwrites a broad spectrum of coverage. This includes protection against property losses from events such as fire, explosions, earthquakes, windstorms, floods, boiler malfunctions, machinery breakdowns, and construction defects. The company also issues policies for automobiles, commercial and personal property, and agricultural crops. Furthermore, its offerings extend to workers' compensation, employer's liability, accident and health, medical malpractice, professional liability, and umbrella insurance. Specialized lines comprise marine, aerospace, surety bonds, and various other risks and liabilities, complemented by a substantial reinsurance business. Beyond its core financial services, Fairfax holds significant interests in diverse non-insurance sectors. These encompass the retail of goods ranging from home improvement products, toys, and baby items to golf equipment, sports apparel, housewares, home décor, tableware, and gifts. The company also makes investments in other retail businesses and manages holiday resorts. Its subsidiaries provide integrated travel and travel-related financial services, participate in the sourcing, processing, and distribution of pulses and staple foods, and are involved in the creation, production, and distribution of entertainment content. Additionally, Fairfax offers pet medical insurance, database services, and media and marketing solutions. Founded in 1951, the company was originally named Markel Financial Holdings Limited before rebranding as Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited in 1987. Its corporate headquarters are located in Toronto, Canada.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
49.58K
Market cap
CA$45.55B
P/E Ratio
7.39
Price-to-sales ratio
0.98
Enterprise value
$44.01B
Free cash flow yield
5.87%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.54
Return on equity
18.03%
ROIC
5.31%
Beta
0.43
Dividend yield
0.94%
Last dividend
CA$20.84
Financial overview
Revenue
$30.41B
Earnings per share
$230.07
Free cash flow
$2.40B
Net profit margin
13.57%
Gross margin
47.55%
EBITDA
$8.05B
Revenue growth
6.89%
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How to buy Fairfax Financial from India
Indian residents can buy Fairfax Financial 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 Fairfax Financial and place an order
Find Fairfax Financial by name or by its ticker, FFH, and choose an order type. Fairfax Financial trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Fairfax Financial 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 Fairfax Financial from India
Trading and taxes when buying Fairfax Financial 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. Fairfax Financial’s current yield is 0.94%.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 Fairfax Financial stock?
Yes. Fairfax Financial (FFH) has been listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange since 1995, in the Insurance - Property & Casualty 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 Fairfax Financial share cost in rupees?
One Fairfax Financial share is CA$2,225.32 — about ₹1,50,554 at a CAD/INR rate of 67.65 on 28 Sep 2026. Both the Fairfax Financial 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 Fairfax Financial 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 Fairfax Financial 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 Fairfax Financial price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Fairfax Financial pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Fairfax Financial pays a dividend and the current yield is 0.94%; the last declared dividend was CA$20.84 per share, about ₹1,409.75. 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 Fairfax Financial 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 Fairfax Financial 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 Fairfax Financial holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Fairfax Financial 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 Fairfax Financial?
Yes. Fairfax Financial 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.