Georg Fischer AG
Georg Fischer AG (SIX: GF) is trading at CHF 59.05, about ₹6,789 at today's CHF/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 11:31 AM ET, down 0.17% today. Indian residents can buy Georg Fischer from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CHF 58.85
Today's high
CHF 59.70
52 week low
CHF 38.70
52 week high
CHF 64.65
GF opened at CHF 59.35, closed previously at CHF 59.15, and has traded between CHF 38.70 and CHF 64.65 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Georg Fischer AG operates globally, offering a diverse portfolio spanning piping systems and advanced manufacturing solutions. The company's piping division provides plastic and metal systems for the safe transport of water, corrosive liquids, and gases, serving industrial, utility, and building service applications with components like fittings, valves, pipes, automation, and advanced jointing technologies for comprehensive water management. In its manufacturing segment, Georg Fischer AG produces lightweight components primarily for the mobility and energy industries. Additionally, it supplies specialized machines, integrated system solutions, and customer support for the production of molds, tools, and parts, catering to high-tech sectors such as aerospace, information and communication technology, electronics, medical, and automotive. Its extensive offerings in this area include precision milling, wire-cutting, and die-sinking services, as well as sophisticated equipment like spindles, electro discharge machining (EDM), laser texturing, laser micromachining, and additive manufacturing machines, complemented by tooling, automation, and digitalization solutions.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
305.94K
Market cap
CHF 4.84B
P/E Ratio
-36.01
Price-to-sales ratio
1.80
Enterprise value
CHF 6.08B
Free cash flow yield
0.46%
Debt-to-equity ratio
-90.04
Return on equity
-1144.44%
ROIC
11.56%
Beta
1.19
Dividend yield
2.29%
Last dividend
CHF 1.35
Financial overview
Revenue
CHF 3.00B
Earnings per share
CHF 1.26
Free cash flow
CHF 20.00M
Net profit margin
-4.99%
Gross margin
29.87%
EBITDA
CHF 495.00M
Revenue growth
-22.94%
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How to buy Georg Fischer from India
Indian residents can buy Georg Fischer 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 Georg Fischer and place an order
Find Georg Fischer by name or by its ticker, GF, and choose an order type. Georg Fischer trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Georg Fischer 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 Georg Fischer from India
Trading and taxes when buying Georg Fischer 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. Georg Fischer’s current yield is 2.29%.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 Georg Fischer stock?
Yes. Georg Fischer (GF) has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1995, in the Industrial - Machinery 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 Georg Fischer share cost in rupees?
One Georg Fischer share is CHF 59.05 — about ₹6,789 at a CHF/INR rate of 114.97 on 30 Sep 2026. Both the Georg Fischer 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 Georg Fischer 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 Georg Fischer 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 Georg Fischer price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Georg Fischer pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Georg Fischer pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.29%; the last declared dividend was CHF 1.35 per share, about ₹155.21. 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 Georg Fischer 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 Georg Fischer 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 Georg Fischer holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Georg Fischer 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 Georg Fischer?
Yes. Georg Fischer 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.