Kronos Worldwide, Inc.
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: KRO) is trading at $8.25, about ₹791 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, up 1.85% today. Indian residents can buy Kronos Worldwide from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$8.13
Today's high
$8.38
52 week low
$4.08
52 week high
$9.17
KRO opened at $8.20, closed previously at $8.10, and has traded between $4.08 and $9.17 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. stands as a prominent global producer and supplier of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments, with operations spanning Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and other international territories. The company manufactures TiO2 in both its rutile and anatase crystalline structures, which are essential for contributing whiteness, brilliance, opacity, and resilience to a broad spectrum of goods. This includes everyday items such as paints, coatings, plastics, paper, fibers, and ceramics, alongside specialized applications in inks, food products, and cosmetics. In addition to its primary TiO2 business, Kronos also processes ilmenite, a foundational raw material crucial for sulfate-process TiO2 manufacturing facilities. Its diverse product portfolio further encompasses iron-based chemicals, which are indispensable for treating and conditioning industrial and municipal wastewater, as well as for use in producing iron pigments, cement, and various agricultural solutions. The firm also develops specialized chemicals utilized in crafting pearlescent pigments, fabricating electroceramic capacitors for mobile phones and other electronic gadgets, and for various specific industrial purposes, including natural gas piping. The company extends technical support and services for its entire product range. Its KRONOS-branded offerings are distributed to manufacturers of paints, plastics, decorative laminates, and paper via an extensive network of agents and distributors. Founded in 1916, Kronos Worldwide, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, and operates as a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
375.67K
Market cap
$949.19M
P/E Ratio
-8.67
Price-to-sales ratio
0.49
Enterprise value
$1.51B
Free cash flow yield
7.16%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.78
Return on equity
-14.34%
ROIC
-1.85%
Beta
1.06
Dividend yield
2.42%
Last dividend
$0.20
Financial overview
Revenue
$1.86B
Earnings per share
-$0.96
Free cash flow
-$40.40M
Net profit margin
-5.63%
Gross margin
11.81%
EBITDA
$20.40M
Revenue growth
-1.47%
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How to buy Kronos Worldwide from India
Indian residents can buy Kronos Worldwide 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 Kronos Worldwide and place an order
Find Kronos Worldwide by name or by its ticker, KRO, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Kronos Worldwide trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Kronos Worldwide 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 Kronos Worldwide from India
Trading and taxes when buying Kronos Worldwide 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. Kronos Worldwide’s current yield is 2.42%.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 Kronos Worldwide stock?
Yes. Kronos Worldwide (KRO) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 2003, 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 Kronos Worldwide share cost in rupees?
One Kronos Worldwide share is $8.25 — about ₹791 at a USD/INR rate of 95.92 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the Kronos Worldwide 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 Kronos Worldwide 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 Kronos Worldwide?
Yes. One Kronos Worldwide share is $8.25, 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 Kronos Worldwide.
How are gains on Kronos Worldwide 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 Kronos Worldwide price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Kronos Worldwide pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Kronos Worldwide pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.42%; the last declared dividend was $0.20 per share, about ₹19.18. 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 Kronos Worldwide 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 Kronos Worldwide 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 Kronos Worldwide 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 Kronos Worldwide holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Kronos Worldwide 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.