Judges Scientific plc
Judges Scientific plc (LSE: JDG) is trading at £36.00, about ₹4,574 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM ET, down 2.70% today. Indian residents can buy Judges Scientific from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£36.00
Today's high
£37.50
52 week low
£34.80
52 week high
£63.80
JDG opened at £36.80, closed previously at £37.00, and has traded between £34.80 and £63.80 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Judges Scientific plc is a company dedicated to the design, production, and worldwide sale of advanced scientific instruments. Its operations are structured around two core divisions: Materials Sciences and Vacuum. The company provides a wide array of products, including specialized engineering teaching and research equipment for academic institutions like universities, colleges, and schools, as well as various research facilities. It also supplies sophisticated research and development systems specifically designed for the food, beverage, dairy, edible oil, and pharmaceutical industries. Among its diverse offerings are LED illumination systems crucial for bioscience and clinical microscopy; solutions for tensile testing, motion control, and specimen cooling tailored for microscopy applications; and automated measurement systems for different fiber types. The portfolio extends to edge-welded metal bellows and a comprehensive range of fire testing instruments, featuring cone and large-scale calorimeters, NBS smoke chambers, and oxygen index testers. Furthermore, Judges Scientific manufactures equipment and software for the computer-controlled analysis of soils and rocks; film deposition systems; physical and chemical vapor deposition instruments; and open-flow cryocoolers for X-ray diffraction, alongside other cryocoolers for cooling applications such as radio astronomy. The company also produces test equipment for the characterization of optical fibers, scientific instruments primarily used in electron microscopy sample preparation, and specialized equipment for electrophysiology and imaging researchers, in addition to gas purifiers for metal analysis. The firm's product line also includes specialized calorimeters for the chemical and battery sectors, and sample heating and manipulation products essential for materials research and production in vacuum environments. Beyond instruments, it offers comprehensive sheet metalwork services, including component manufacturing, casting, fabrication, custom engineering solutions, precision laser cutting, and CNC machining. Judges Scientific plc conducts business across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, China, and various other international markets. The company was founded in London, UK, in 2002.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
15.40K
Market cap
£239.78M
P/E Ratio
-400.00
Price-to-sales ratio
1.83
Enterprise value
£287.98M
Free cash flow yield
5.46%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.77
Return on equity
-0.72%
ROIC
-1.62%
Beta
0.69
Dividend yield
3.19%
Last dividend
£1.15
Financial overview
Revenue
£145.80M
Earnings per share
£0.83
Free cash flow
£21.00M
Net profit margin
-0.46%
Gross margin
2.89%
EBITDA
£32.10M
Revenue growth
9.13%
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How to buy Judges Scientific from India
Indian residents can buy Judges Scientific 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 GBP.
Search for Judges Scientific and place an order
Find Judges Scientific by name or by its ticker, JDG, and choose an order type. Judges Scientific trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Judges Scientific position in GBP 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 Judges Scientific from India
Trading and taxes when buying Judges Scientific from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm UK
- 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 UK levies 0% withholding tax on company dividends paid to non-residents. Judges Scientific’s current yield is 3.19%.Dividend tax explained
- Transaction tax
- The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it.
- Estate or inheritance tax
- May applyShares in UK-incorporated companies are UK-situs assets and fall within UK Inheritance Tax, charged at 40% above the £325,000 threshold for non-residents.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 Judges Scientific stock?
Yes. Judges Scientific (JDG) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2003, in the Hardware, Equipment & 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 GBP. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Judges Scientific share cost in rupees?
One Judges Scientific share is £36.00 — about ₹4,574 at a GBP/INR rate of 127.05 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the Judges Scientific 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 Judges Scientific 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 Judges Scientific shares taxed in India?
Non-residents are exempt from UK capital gains tax on the disposal of listed shares, 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 GBP/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Judges Scientific price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Judges Scientific pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Judges Scientific pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.19%; the last declared dividend was £1.15 per share, about ₹146.10. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The UK levies 0% withholding tax on company dividends paid to non-residents. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Judges Scientific from India?
The London Stock Exchange trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when the UK is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Judges Scientific shares held from India?
Shares in UK-incorporated companies are UK-situs assets and fall within UK Inheritance Tax, charged at 40% above the £325,000 threshold for non-residents. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position.
Are there transaction taxes when buying Judges Scientific?
The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it. This is charged by the market, not by Paasa.
Do I have to declare Judges Scientific 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 Judges Scientific holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Judges Scientific and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in GBP 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.