Givaudan S.A.
Givaudan S.A. (SIX: GIVN) is trading at CHF 3,410.00, about ₹3,92,763 at today's CHF/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 11:31 AM ET, down 0.87% today. Indian residents can buy Givaudan from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CHF 3,410.00
Today's high
CHF 3,468.00
52 week low
CHF 2,566.00
52 week high
CHF 3,592.00
GIVN opened at CHF 3,458.00, closed previously at CHF 3,440.00, and has traded between CHF 2,566.00 and CHF 3,592.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Founded in Vernier, Switzerland in 1796, Givaudan SA is a global leader specializing in the development, production, and supply of fragrance, beauty, taste, and wellbeing solutions for the consumer goods industry. The company operates through two core divisions: Fragrance & Beauty, and Taste & Wellbeing. The Fragrance & Beauty segment is responsible for creating premium perfumes, scents for various consumer products, fragrance components, and active beauty ingredients. Meanwhile, its Taste & Wellbeing division delivers a comprehensive range of offerings, from flavorings for diverse beverages like soft drinks, juices, bottled water, ready-to-drink options, alcoholic beverages, and hot drinks, to ingredients for dairy products (e.g., dairy drinks, yogurts, ice creams, chilled desserts, cream cheese, spreads). This division also supplies solutions for snacks such as rice crackers and cassava chips, alongside savory and nutraceutical applications, and components for biscuits, crackers, cereals, and confectionery items including chewing gums, chocolates, and sweets. Givaudan's extensive reach covers Switzerland, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, North America, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific region.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
18.37K
Market cap
CHF 31.48B
P/E Ratio
25.25
Price-to-sales ratio
3.37
Enterprise value
CHF 32.85B
Free cash flow yield
4.14%
Debt-to-equity ratio
1.12
Return on equity
23.61%
ROIC
11.63%
Beta
0.66
Dividend yield
2.11%
Last dividend
CHF 72.00
Financial overview
Revenue
CHF 7.47B
Earnings per share
CHF 115.52
Free cash flow
CHF 1.21B
Net profit margin
13.38%
Gross margin
43.06%
EBITDA
CHF 1.79B
Revenue growth
0.81%
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How to buy Givaudan from India
Indian residents can buy Givaudan 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 Givaudan and place an order
Find Givaudan by name or by its ticker, GIVN, and choose an order type. Givaudan trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Givaudan 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 Givaudan from India
Trading and taxes when buying Givaudan 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. Givaudan’s current yield is 2.11%.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 Givaudan stock?
Yes. Givaudan (GIVN) has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 2000, in the Chemicals - Specialty 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 Givaudan share cost in rupees?
One Givaudan share is CHF 3,410.00 — about ₹3,92,763 at a CHF/INR rate of 115.18 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Givaudan 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 Givaudan 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 Givaudan 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 Givaudan price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Givaudan pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Givaudan pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.11%; the last declared dividend was CHF 72.00 per share, about ₹8,292.95. 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 Givaudan 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 Givaudan 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 Givaudan holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Givaudan 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 Givaudan?
Yes. Givaudan 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.