Grafton Group plc
Grafton Group plc (LSE: GFTU) is trading at £9.83, about ₹1,249 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 9:42 AM ET, down 0.48% today. Indian residents can buy Grafton from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£9.81
Today's high
£9.98
52 week low
£7.89
52 week high
£10.63
GFTU opened at £9.88, closed previously at £9.88, and has traded between £7.89 and £10.63 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Grafton Group plc distributes and sells building materials and construction related products in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Finland, and Spain. The company provides tools, ironmongery and accessories; distributes materials and plant for mechanical services, heating, plumbing and air movement; and distributes workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE), tools, spare parts and accessories; air conditioning, ventilation, heating and refrigeration products under the Selco, Leyland SDM, Chadwicks, MacBlair, Isero, Polvo, Gunters en Meuser, TG Lynes, IKH, and Salvador Escoda brands. It also offers DIY products, paints, lighting, homestyle, housewares, bathroom products, and kitchens, as well as gardening and Christmas products under the Woodie's brand. Further, it manufactures and distributes dry mortars and wooden staircases and windows under the CPI Mortar and StairBox brands. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
326.51K
Market cap
£1.91B
P/E Ratio
14.46
Price-to-sales ratio
0.73
Enterprise value
£1.94B
Free cash flow yield
12.77%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.44
Return on equity
8.28%
ROIC
5.72%
Beta
1.08
Dividend yield
3.86%
Last dividend
£0.38
Financial overview
Revenue
£2.52B
Earnings per share
£0.70
Free cash flow
£232.25M
Net profit margin
5.00%
Gross margin
14.97%
EBITDA
£313.36M
Revenue growth
10.40%
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How to buy Grafton from India
Indian residents can buy Grafton 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 GBP.
Search for Grafton and place an order
Find Grafton by name or by its ticker, GFTU, and choose an order type. Grafton trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Grafton position in GBP 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 Grafton from India
Trading and taxes when buying Grafton from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm UK
- 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. Grafton’s current yield is 3.86%.Dividend tax explained
- Transaction tax
- The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it.
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Grafton stock?
Yes. Grafton (GFTU) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2002, in the Industrial - 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 GBP. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Grafton share cost in rupees?
One Grafton share is £9.83 — about ₹1,249 at a GBP/INR rate of 127.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Grafton 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 Grafton 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 Grafton shares taxed in India?
Non-residents are exempt from UK capital gains tax on the disposal of listed shares, 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 GBP/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Grafton price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Grafton pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Grafton pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.86%; the last declared dividend was £0.38 per share, about ₹48.28. 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 Grafton from India?
The London Stock Exchange trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when the UK is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is Grafton a United Kingdom company, and does that change how it is taxed?
Grafton trades on the London Stock Exchange in GBP, but the company is domiciled in Ireland. Grafton trades as an ordinary share listed directly in the UK, not a depositary receipt. Your India-side capital-gains treatment is the same either way.
Are there transaction taxes when buying Grafton?
The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it. This is charged by the market, not by Paasa.
Do I have to declare Grafton 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 Grafton holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Grafton and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in GBP 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.