Knorr-Bremse AG
Knorr-Bremse AG (XETRA: KBX) is trading at €105.50, about ₹11,527 at today's EUR/INR rate, as of 28 Sep 2026, 6:32 AM ET, down 2.04% today. Indian residents can buy Knorr-Bremse from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
€105.40
Today's high
€108.50
52 week low
€77.40
52 week high
€115.60
KBX opened at €108.00, closed previously at €107.70, and has traded between €77.40 and €115.60 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft is a global enterprise specializing in the development, manufacture, sale, and maintenance of crucial braking and other operational systems for both rail and commercial vehicles worldwide. The company structures its business into two primary segments: Rail Vehicle Systems and Commercial Vehicle Systems. Within its Rail Vehicle Systems segment, Knorr-Bremse equips mass transit and long-distance trains with a comprehensive array of systems, including braking, entrance, and HVAC solutions, alongside power electronics, control technology, digital solutions for rail traffic optimization, couplers, and signal systems. This division also supplies stationary and mobile testing equipment, as well as essential onboard systems such as wipers, wash systems, and sanitary facilities. For the Commercial Vehicle Systems segment, the company offers advanced solutions for a wide range of vehicles, including trucks, buses, trailers, and agricultural machinery. Its extensive portfolio encompasses sophisticated braking systems, encompassing control units, various brake types (disk and drum), cylinders, valves, and pedal units. Additionally, Knorr-Bremse provides steering systems, vehicle dynamics technologies, driver assistance systems, automated driving functionalities, electronic leveling control, and energy supply and distribution systems, such as compressors and air treatment products. It also supplies engine components and transmission control systems. Beyond its primary product lines, the company extends its portfolio with services like leasing, holding functions, logistics, media, and IT support. Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft was founded in 1905, is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and operates as a subsidiary of KB Holding GmbH.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
153.35K
Market cap
€17.01B
P/E Ratio
29.06
Price-to-sales ratio
2.14
Enterprise value
€18.97B
Free cash flow yield
5.50%
Debt-to-equity ratio
1.00
Return on equity
18.54%
ROIC
11.70%
Beta
1.11
Dividend yield
1.80%
Last dividend
€1.90
Financial overview
Revenue
€7.82B
Earnings per share
€3.31
Free cash flow
€831.00M
Net profit margin
7.35%
Gross margin
14.58%
EBITDA
€1.26B
Revenue growth
-0.83%
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How to buy Knorr-Bremse from India
Indian residents can buy Knorr-Bremse 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 Knorr-Bremse and place an order
Find Knorr-Bremse by name or by its ticker, KBX, and choose an order type. Knorr-Bremse trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Knorr-Bremse 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 Knorr-Bremse from India
Trading and taxes when buying Knorr-Bremse 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. Knorr-Bremse’s current yield is 1.80%.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 Knorr-Bremse stock?
Yes. Knorr-Bremse (KBX) has been listed on XETRA since 2018, 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 Knorr-Bremse share cost in rupees?
One Knorr-Bremse share is €105.50 — about ₹11,527 at an EUR/INR rate of 109.26 on 27 Sep 2026. Both the Knorr-Bremse 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 Knorr-Bremse 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 Knorr-Bremse 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 Knorr-Bremse price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Knorr-Bremse pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Knorr-Bremse pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.80%; the last declared dividend was €1.90 per share, about ₹207.59. 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 Knorr-Bremse 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 Knorr-Bremse 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 Knorr-Bremse holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Knorr-Bremse 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 Knorr-Bremse?
Yes. Knorr-Bremse 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.