HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA
HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (XETRA: HLE) is trading at €70.80, about ₹7,711 at today's EUR/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 9:08 AM ET, up 1.29% today. Indian residents can buy HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
€69.50
Today's high
€71.20
52 week low
€67.90
52 week high
€85.30
HLE opened at €69.50, closed previously at €69.90, and has traded between €67.90 and €85.30 over the past 52 weeks.
About
HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, operating globally through its subsidiaries, is a prominent supplier specializing in the development, manufacture, and distribution of sophisticated lighting systems and electronic components for the automotive industry. The company organizes its operations into three distinct divisions: Automotive, Aftermarket, and Special Applications. The Automotive segment delivers a wide array of products, including headlamps, rear combination lamps, and interior and exterior vehicle illumination, along with radomes. It also provides advanced solutions in body electronics, energy management, lighting electronics, and power steering, in addition to cutting-edge driver assistance systems encompassing sensors and engine compartment actuators. The Aftermarket segment focuses on producing and distributing automotive components and accessories, primarily in the lighting, electrical, and electronics domains. This division also furnishes workshop solutions for diagnostics and calibration, alongside comprehensive support services for wholesalers and repair facilities. The Special Applications segment is dedicated to conceiving, producing, and commercializing lighting technology and electronic solutions for a diverse range of specialized vehicles, such as construction and agricultural machinery, buses, caravans, and marine craft. Founded in 1899, the company is headquartered in Lippstadt, Germany. The entity, previously known as HELLA KGaA Hueck & Co., adopted its present corporate identity, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, in October 2017. Currently, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA operates as a subsidiary of Faurecia S.E.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
5.54K
Market cap
€7.87B
P/E Ratio
68.74
Price-to-sales ratio
1.00
Enterprise value
€8.08B
Free cash flow yield
6.04%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.31
Return on equity
2.70%
ROIC
3.03%
Beta
0.32
Dividend yield
0.31%
Last dividend
€0.22
Financial overview
Revenue
€7.86B
Earnings per share
€0.75
Free cash flow
€554.30M
Net profit margin
1.47%
Gross margin
21.65%
EBITDA
€437.08M
Revenue growth
-2.11%
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How to buy HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA from India
Indian residents can buy HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA 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 HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA and place an order
Find HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA by name or by its ticker, HLE, and choose an order type. HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA 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 HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA from India
Trading and taxes when buying HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA 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. HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA’s current yield is 0.31%.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 HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA stock?
Yes. HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (HLE) has been listed on XETRA since 2014, in the Auto - Parts 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 HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA share cost in rupees?
One HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA share is €70.80 — about ₹7,711 at an EUR/INR rate of 108.91 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA 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 HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA 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 HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA 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 HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA pays a dividend and the current yield is 0.31%; the last declared dividend was €0.22 per share, about ₹23.96. 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 HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA 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 HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA 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 HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA 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 HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA?
Yes. HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA 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.