Tessera Defense and Homeland Security Inc
Tessera Defense and Homeland Security Inc (AMEX: HLSQ) is trading at $0.53, about ₹51 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. Indian residents can buy Tessera Defense and Homeland Security from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$0.50
Today's high
$0.56
52 week low
$0.49
52 week high
$16.50
HLSQ opened at $0.52, closed previously at $0.53, and has traded between $0.49 and $16.50 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Tessera Defense & Homeland Security, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage microbiome company, which engages in the development of both natural and engineered phage cocktails designed to target and destroy harmful bacteria in chronic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and atopic dermatitis. Its product pipelines include BX004 and BX005, which are treatments for cystic fibrosis and atopic dermatitis respectively. The company was founded in March 2015 and is headquartered in Dover, DE.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
1.38M
Market cap
$1.44M
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Beta
1.34
Dividend yield
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Last dividend
$0.00
Financial overview
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How to buy Tessera Defense and Homeland Security from India
Indian residents can buy Tessera Defense and Homeland Security 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.
Search for Tessera Defense and Homeland Security and place an order
Find Tessera Defense and Homeland Security by name or by its ticker, HLSQ, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Tessera Defense and Homeland Security trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Tessera Defense and Homeland Security position in USD and INR. Tessera Defense and Homeland Security pays no dividend today, so your filing is the capital-gains statement plus the Schedule FA holding line.
Read the full guide: how to invest in Tessera Defense and Homeland Security from India
Trading and taxes when buying Tessera Defense and Homeland Security from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- 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
- NoneTessera Defense and Homeland Security does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Tessera Defense and Homeland Security stock?
Yes. Tessera Defense and Homeland Security (HLSQ) has been listed on NYSE American since 2026, in the Biotechnology 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. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one Tessera Defense and Homeland Security share cost in rupees?
One Tessera Defense and Homeland Security share is $0.53 — about ₹51 at a USD/INR rate of 95.92 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the Tessera Defense and Homeland Security 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 Tessera Defense and Homeland Security 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.
Can I buy whole shares of Tessera Defense and Homeland Security?
Yes. One Tessera Defense and Homeland Security share is $0.53, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in Tessera Defense and Homeland Security.
How are gains on Tessera Defense and Homeland Security shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, 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 USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Tessera Defense and Homeland Security price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Tessera Defense and Homeland Security pay a dividend?
No. Tessera Defense and Homeland Security does not currently pay a dividend, so holding it produces no dividend income to declare in India. If it starts paying one, the Indian treatment is the usual one — dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India — and Paasa's dividend report would show the gross amount and any tax withheld.
When can I trade Tessera Defense and Homeland Security from India?
NYSE American trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Tessera Defense and Homeland Security shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare Tessera Defense and Homeland Security 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 Tessera Defense and Homeland Security holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Tessera Defense and Homeland Security and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD 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.