freenet AG
freenet AG (XETRA: FNTN) is trading at €22.88, about ₹2,492 at today's EUR/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 4:28 AM ET, down 0.44% today. Indian residents can buy freenet from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
€22.88
Today's high
€23.06
52 week low
€22.28
52 week high
€33.92
FNTN opened at €23.00, closed previously at €22.98, and has traded between €22.28 and €33.92 over the past 52 weeks.
About
freenet AG, established in 2005 and headquartered in Büdelsdorf, Germany, operates as a prominent provider of telecommunications, mobile internet, digital lifestyle, radio, and multimedia services within Germany. The company primarily specializes in offering a wide range of mobile voice and data products and services. Its operations are structured across several key divisions: 1. Mobile Communications: This segment is dedicated to marketing mobile communication services, encompassing voice and data plans from various network operators. It also handles the retail and distribution of mobile devices, in addition to providing supplementary services for mobile data access and digital lifestyle. Furthermore, this division is responsible for the design, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of WiFi networks. 2. TV and Media: Catering to both individual consumers and corporate clients, this division delivers DVB-T2 and IPTV services to end-users. For businesses in the radio and media industries, it offers comprehensive solutions covering the planning, project management, installation, operational oversight, servicing, and marketing of broadcast-related systems. 3. Other/Holding: This segment encompasses a diverse portfolio, including the management of online portals offering e-commerce and advertising, payment processing services, and the distribution of various digital products and entertainment content accessible via download or mobile devices. It also provides communication development, IT solutions, and additional voice and data services. freenet AG reaches its customer base through an extensive network of physical stores, which includes approximately 520 mobilcom-debitel shops and 40 GRAVIS outlets. Its products are also distributed through around 400 electronics retailers and numerous online platforms. The company markets its offerings under a multitude of well-known brands, such as mobilcom debitel, GRAVIS, MEDIA BROADCAST, klarmobile.de, freenet ENERGY, vitrado.de, FUNK, freenet BASICS, freenet MOBILE, freenet VIDEO, freenet.de, freenet FLEX, freenet TV, waipu.tv, CARMADA, The Cloud, and freenet Business.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
356.09K
Market cap
€2.70B
P/E Ratio
11.22
Price-to-sales ratio
0.99
Enterprise value
€4.12B
Free cash flow yield
10.52%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.61
Return on equity
17.70%
ROIC
9.84%
Beta
0.24
Dividend yield
9.05%
Last dividend
€2.07
Financial overview
Revenue
€2.44B
Earnings per share
€2.30
Free cash flow
€363.90M
Net profit margin
8.77%
Gross margin
26.04%
EBITDA
€491.60M
Revenue growth
-1.53%
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How to buy freenet from India
Indian residents can buy freenet 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 freenet and place an order
Find freenet by name or by its ticker, FNTN, and choose an order type. freenet trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your freenet 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 freenet from India
Trading and taxes when buying freenet 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. freenet’s current yield is 9.05%.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 freenet stock?
Yes. freenet (FNTN) has been listed on XETRA since 2000, in the Telecommunications Services 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 freenet share cost in rupees?
One freenet share is €22.88 — about ₹2,492 at an EUR/INR rate of 108.91 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the freenet 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 freenet 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 freenet 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 freenet price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does freenet pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. freenet pays a dividend and the current yield is 9.05%; the last declared dividend was €2.07 per share, about ₹225.45. 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 freenet from India?
XETRA trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when Germany is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Do I have to declare freenet 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 freenet holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell freenet 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 freenet?
Yes. freenet 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.