nLIGHT, Inc.
nLIGHT, Inc. (NASDAQ: LASR) is trading at $40.33, about ₹3,867 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 0.71% today. Indian residents can buy nLIGHT from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$40.07
Today's high
$41.59
52 week low
$28.05
52 week high
$86.95
LASR opened at $40.67, closed previously at $40.62, and has traded between $28.05 and $86.95 over the past 52 weeks.
About
nLIGHT, Inc. specializes in the development, production, and sale of advanced semiconductor and fiber lasers. These sophisticated laser systems find applications across diverse sectors such as industrial manufacturing, precision microfabrication, and the aerospace and defense industries. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Laser Products and Advanced Development. Furthermore, nLIGHT supplies fiber amplifiers and intricate beam combination and control systems, which are integral to high-energy laser systems used in directed energy applications. The firm utilizes a dual distribution approach, leveraging its direct sales force in key markets including the United States, China, South Korea, and European countries, while also partnering with independent sales representatives and distributors across wider regions in Asia, Europe, and South America. Founded in 2000, the company was originally known as nLight Photonics Corporation before officially adopting its current name, nLIGHT, Inc., in January 2016. Its corporate headquarters are located in Camas, Washington.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
1.24M
Market cap
$2.27B
P/E Ratio
-161.77
Price-to-sales ratio
7.32
Enterprise value
$1.99B
Free cash flow yield
2.17%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.03
Return on equity
-3.80%
ROIC
-3.59%
Beta
2.30
Dividend yield
0.00%
Last dividend
$0.00
Financial overview
Revenue
$261.33M
Earnings per share
-$0.48
Free cash flow
$12.30M
Net profit margin
-4.02%
Gross margin
31.52%
EBITDA
-$19.95M
Revenue growth
31.62%
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How to buy nLIGHT from India
Indian residents can buy nLIGHT 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 nLIGHT and place an order
Find nLIGHT by name or by its ticker, LASR, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. nLIGHT trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your nLIGHT position in USD and INR. nLIGHT pays no dividend today, so your filing is the capital-gains statement plus the Schedule FA holding line.
Read the full guide: how to invest in nLIGHT from India
Trading and taxes when buying nLIGHT 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
- NonenLIGHT does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.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 nLIGHT stock?
Yes. nLIGHT (LASR) has been listed on NASDAQ since 2018, in the Semiconductors 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 nLIGHT share cost in rupees?
One nLIGHT share is $40.33 — about ₹3,867 at a USD/INR rate of 95.88 on 26 Sep 2026. Both the nLIGHT 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 nLIGHT 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 nLIGHT?
Yes. One nLIGHT share is $40.33, 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 nLIGHT.
How are gains on nLIGHT 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 nLIGHT price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does nLIGHT pay a dividend?
No. nLIGHT does not currently pay a dividend, so holding it produces no dividend income to declare in India. If it starts paying one, the Indian treatment is the usual one — dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India — and Paasa's dividend report would show the gross amount and any tax withheld.
When can I trade nLIGHT from India?
NASDAQ 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 nLIGHT 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 nLIGHT 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 nLIGHT holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell nLIGHT 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.