Galenica AG
Galenica AG (SIX: GALE) is trading at CHF 81.75, about ₹9,416 at today's CHF/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 11:30 AM ET, down 1.03% today. Indian residents can buy Galenica from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CHF 81.75
Today's high
CHF 82.80
52 week low
CHF 80.30
52 week high
CHF 103.00
GALE opened at CHF 82.80, closed previously at CHF 82.60, and has traded between CHF 80.30 and CHF 103.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Galenica AG stands as a leading healthcare services company, serving both the Swiss market and international clients. Its operations are organized into two principal divisions: "Products & Care" and "Logistics & IT." The "Products & Care" division oversees an extensive network of 520 pharmacies, comprising 368 directly owned outlets and 152 partner-affiliated pharmacies, operating under the recognized brand names of Amavita, Sun Store, and Coop Vitality. Beyond retail pharmacy services, this segment also provides medication for patients receiving home-based treatment. It is also responsible for the introduction and distribution of a diverse portfolio of consumer health, pharmaceutical, and parapharmaceutical products, in addition to offering vital marketing and sales support to its collaborators within the healthcare sector. The "Logistics & IT" division specializes in offering a suite of pre-wholesale services tailored for pharmaceutical and healthcare enterprises. These services encompass essential functions such as secure storage, efficient distribution, and comprehensive debt collection. Furthermore, this segment provides various logistics and information technology solutions, including a master data system specifically developed for the healthcare industry. It actively creates advanced management solutions relevant to the healthcare market and publishes technical information on pharmaceutical products in both printed and electronic formats, alongside delivering complete management tools for pharmacies. Founded in 1927, Galenica AG maintains its headquarters in Bern, Switzerland.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
85.29K
Market cap
CHF 4.07B
P/E Ratio
25.63
Price-to-sales ratio
0.95
Enterprise value
CHF 5.82B
Free cash flow yield
5.59%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.80
Return on equity
12.22%
ROIC
7.47%
Beta
0.28
Dividend yield
3.06%
Last dividend
CHF 2.50
Financial overview
Revenue
CHF 4.14B
Earnings per share
CHF 3.63
Free cash flow
CHF 272.35M
Net profit margin
3.72%
Gross margin
9.86%
EBITDA
CHF 339.18M
Revenue growth
5.47%
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How to buy Galenica from India
Indian residents can buy Galenica 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 CHF.
Search for Galenica and place an order
Find Galenica by name or by its ticker, GALE, and choose an order type. Galenica trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Galenica position in CHF 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 Galenica from India
Trading and taxes when buying Galenica 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. Galenica’s current yield is 3.06%.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 Galenica stock?
Yes. Galenica (GALE) has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 2017, in the Medical - Distribution 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 CHF. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Galenica share cost in rupees?
One Galenica share is CHF 81.75 — about ₹9,416 at a CHF/INR rate of 115.18 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Galenica 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 Galenica 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 Galenica 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 CHF/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Galenica price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Galenica pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Galenica pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.06%; the last declared dividend was CHF 2.50 per share, about ₹287.95. 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 Galenica from India?
The SIX Swiss Exchange trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when Switzerland is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Do I have to declare Galenica 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 Galenica holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Galenica and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in CHF 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 Galenica?
Yes. Galenica is priced in CHF, so your rupee outcome combines the CHF move with the CHF/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back. Both directions are reflected in the capital-gains statement Paasa issues.