Loblaw Companies Limited
Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) is trading at CA$62.47, about ₹4,226 at today's CAD/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 0.83% today. Indian residents can buy Loblaw Companies from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CA$62.29
Today's high
CA$63.38
52 week low
CA$52.92
52 week high
CA$69.59
L opened at CA$63.02, closed previously at CA$62.99, and has traded between CA$52.92 and CA$69.59 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Loblaw Companies Limited is a prominent Canadian enterprise primarily focused on food and pharmacy, delivering a wide array of products and services across the nation. Its diverse business interests encompass grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, general merchandise, financial services, and wireless mobile communications. The company structures its operations into two main divisions: Retail and Financial Services. The Retail division manages an extensive network of corporate and franchise food stores, in addition to associate-owned drugstores, which also house in-store pharmacies, dedicated health and beauty outlets, apparel shops, and various general merchandise locations. Conversely, the Financial Services segment provides credit card and banking solutions, manages the popular PC Optimum loyalty program, offers insurance brokerage, and delivers telecommunication services. Furthermore, Loblaw offers the PC Health app, a digital platform designed to connect Canadians with valuable healthcare resources and support. Established in 1919 and headquartered in Brampton, Canada, the company markets its offerings under numerous brands and functions as a subsidiary of George Weston Limited.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
1.12M
Market cap
CA$72.71B
P/E Ratio
26.14
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Beta
0.35
Dividend yield
0.95%
Last dividend
CA$0.59
Financial overview
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How to buy Loblaw Companies from India
Indian residents can buy Loblaw Companies 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 CAD.
Search for Loblaw Companies and place an order
Find Loblaw Companies by name or by its ticker, L, and choose an order type. Loblaw Companies trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Loblaw Companies position in CAD 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 Loblaw Companies from India
Trading and taxes when buying Loblaw Companies 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. Loblaw Companies’ current yield is 0.95%.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 Loblaw Companies stock?
Yes. Loblaw Companies (L) has been listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange since 1995, in the Grocery Stores 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 CAD. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Loblaw Companies share cost in rupees?
One Loblaw Companies share is CA$62.47 — about ₹4,226 at a CAD/INR rate of 67.65 on 28 Sep 2026. Both the Loblaw Companies 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 Loblaw Companies 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 Loblaw Companies 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 CAD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Loblaw Companies price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Loblaw Companies pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Loblaw Companies pays a dividend and the current yield is 0.95%; the last declared dividend was CA$0.59 per share, about ₹40.09. 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 Loblaw Companies from India?
The Toronto 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 Canada is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Do I have to declare Loblaw Companies 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 Loblaw Companies holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Loblaw Companies and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in CAD 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 Loblaw Companies?
Yes. Loblaw Companies is priced in CAD, so your rupee outcome combines the CAD move with the CAD/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back. Both directions are reflected in the capital-gains statement Paasa issues.