Hock Lian Seng Holdings Limited
Hock Lian Seng Holdings Limited (SES: J2T) is trading at S$0.28, about ₹21 at today's SGD/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 9:07 PM ET. Indian residents can buy Hock Lian Seng from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
S$0.28
Today's high
S$0.28
52 week low
S$0.26
52 week high
S$0.53
J2T opened at S$0.28, closed previously at S$0.28, and has traded between S$0.26 and S$0.53 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Hock Lian Seng Holdings Limited operates as an investment holding company, with its main business revolving around providing civil engineering services to both public and private clients in Singapore. The company's operations are divided into three core segments: Civil Engineering, Property Development, and Property Investment. Its Civil Engineering division is responsible for a variety of infrastructure construction and civil works, including bridges, expressways, tunnels, mass rapid transit systems, port facilities, and water and sewage systems, primarily serving governmental and government-affiliated bodies. The Property Development segment is engaged in the creation of residential and industrial properties. Through its Property Investment segment, the company acquires real estate for purposes such as leasing or achieving capital growth. Founded in 1969, Hock Lian Seng Holdings Limited is based in Singapore.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
86.13K
Market cap
S$140.69M
P/E Ratio
8.26
Price-to-sales ratio
0.76
Enterprise value
S$169.43M
Free cash flow yield
-48.86%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.16
Return on equity
5.82%
ROIC
2.37%
Beta
0.07
Dividend yield
4.09%
Last dividend
S$0.01
Financial overview
Revenue
S$186.26M
Earnings per share
S$0.03
Free cash flow
-S$103.58M
Net profit margin
9.13%
Gross margin
8.19%
EBITDA
S$22.48M
Revenue growth
1.53%
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How to buy Hock Lian Seng from India
Indian residents can buy Hock Lian Seng 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 SGD.
Search for Hock Lian Seng and place an order
Find Hock Lian Seng by name or by its ticker, J2T, and choose an order type. Hock Lian Seng trades 6:30 am – 2:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Hock Lian Seng position in SGD 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 Hock Lian Seng from India
Trading and taxes when buying Hock Lian Seng from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm SGT
- 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. Singapore levies 0% withholding tax on dividends from resident companies. Hock Lian Seng’s current yield is 4.09%.Dividend tax explained
- Transaction tax
- Singapore levies no stamp duty or transaction tax on listed equities.
- Estate or inheritance tax
- May applySingapore imposes no estate or inheritance tax on listed securities.Estate tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Hock Lian Seng stock?
Yes. Hock Lian Seng (J2T) has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since 2009, in the Engineering & Construction 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 SGD. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Hock Lian Seng share cost in rupees?
One Hock Lian Seng share is S$0.28 — about ₹21 at an SGD/INR rate of 75.05 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Hock Lian Seng 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 Hock Lian Seng 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 Hock Lian Seng shares taxed in India?
Singapore does not levy capital gains tax on the sale of shares, ETFs or REITs, 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 SGD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Hock Lian Seng price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Hock Lian Seng pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Hock Lian Seng pays a dividend and the current yield is 4.09%; the last declared dividend was S$0.01 per share, about ₹0.84. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Singapore levies 0% withholding tax on dividends from resident companies. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Hock Lian Seng from India?
The Singapore Exchange trades 6:30 am – 2:30 pm IST in Indian time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Hock Lian Seng shares held from India?
Singapore imposes no estate or inheritance tax on listed securities.
Are there transaction taxes when buying Hock Lian Seng?
Singapore levies no stamp duty or transaction tax on listed equities.
Do I have to declare Hock Lian Seng 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 Hock Lian Seng holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Hock Lian Seng and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (6:30 am – 2:30 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in SGD 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.