International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) is trading at $85.72, about ₹8,223 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 28 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, up 0.04% today. Indian residents can buy International Flavors & Fragrances from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$84.00
Today's high
$86.32
52 week low
$59.14
52 week high
$89.32
IFF opened at $84.52, closed previously at $85.69, and has traded between $59.14 and $89.32 over the past 52 weeks.
About
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), through its various subsidiaries, operates as a global developer and purveyor of active cosmetic and natural health ingredients. These vital components are incorporated into a wide array of consumer goods distributed across significant markets such as Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Greater Asia, North America, and Latin America. The company's activities are organized into four principal divisions: 1. Nourish: This segment focuses on natural and plant-derived specialty food ingredients, offering items like flavor compounds, savory solutions, and inclusions. It also provides natural food protection solutions, including antioxidants and anti-microbials, for use in beverages, confectionery, and dairy items. 2. Scent: The Scent division creates fragrance compounds, encompassing luxurious fine fragrances (perfumes and colognes) and everyday consumer fragrances. It further supplies essential fragrance ingredients, both synthetic and natural, which are blended to formulate new scents. Additionally, this segment delivers cosmetic active ingredients, such as functional compounds, botanicals, and advanced delivery systems, designed to enhance customers' cosmetic and personal care product lines. 3. Health & Biosciences: This segment is dedicated to the research, development, and production of enzymes, food cultures, probiotics, and other specialized biological ingredients. 4. Pharma Solutions: This division is responsible for manufacturing and distributing cellulosic and seaweed-derived pharmaceutical excipients. IFF's diverse customer base primarily consists of manufacturers in sectors including perfumery, cosmetics, hair and personal care, soaps and detergents, cleaning products, dairy, meat and processed foods, beverages, snacks and savory items, sweet and baked goods, dietary supplements, infant and elderly nutrition, functional foods, and producers of pharmaceutical excipients and oral care products. Established in 1833, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is headquartered in New York, New York.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
1.85M
Market cap
$21.88B
P/E Ratio
78.64
Price-to-sales ratio
2.19
Enterprise value
$27.56B
Free cash flow yield
2.45%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.45
Return on equity
2.05%
ROIC
2.79%
Beta
0.95
Dividend yield
1.87%
Last dividend
$1.60
Financial overview
Revenue
$10.89B
Earnings per share
-$1.46
Free cash flow
$256.00M
Net profit margin
2.91%
Gross margin
37.52%
EBITDA
$779.00M
Revenue growth
-5.17%
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How to buy International Flavors & Fragrances from India
Indian residents can buy International Flavors & Fragrances 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 International Flavors & Fragrances and place an order
Find International Flavors & Fragrances by name or by its ticker, IFF, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. International Flavors & Fragrances trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your International Flavors & Fragrances position in USD 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 International Flavors & Fragrances from India
Trading and taxes when buying International Flavors & Fragrances 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
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. International Flavors & Fragrances’ current yield is 1.87%.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 International Flavors & Fragrances stock?
Yes. International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1974, 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. 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 International Flavors & Fragrances share cost in rupees?
One International Flavors & Fragrances share is $85.72 — about ₹8,223 at a USD/INR rate of 95.93 on 27 Sep 2026. Both the International Flavors & Fragrances 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 International Flavors & Fragrances 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 International Flavors & Fragrances?
Yes. One International Flavors & Fragrances share is $85.72, 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 International Flavors & Fragrances.
How are gains on International Flavors & Fragrances 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 International Flavors & Fragrances price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does International Flavors & Fragrances pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. International Flavors & Fragrances pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.87%; the last declared dividend was $1.60 per share, about ₹153.49. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade International Flavors & Fragrances from India?
The New York Stock Exchange 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 International Flavors & Fragrances 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 International Flavors & Fragrances 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 International Flavors & Fragrances holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell International Flavors & Fragrances 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.