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Major Drilling Group International Inc.

CA$16.92Last updated
-CA$0.48 (2.76%)Past day
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Major Drilling Group International Inc. (TSX: MDI) is trading at CA$16.92, about ₹1,151 at today's CAD/INR rate, as of 28 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 2.76% today. Indian residents can buy Major Drilling Group International from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Quote

Open:CA$16.90
Previous close:CA$17.40
Volume:127.66K

Today's low

CA$16.62

Today's high

CA$17.29

52 week low

CA$11.32

52 week high

CA$18.70

MDI opened at CA$16.90, closed previously at CA$17.40, and has traded between CA$11.32 and CA$18.70 over the past 52 weeks.

About

Major Drilling Group International Inc. delivers expert contract drilling services specifically tailored for mining and mineral exploration enterprises. Their extensive service portfolio encompasses a diverse array of drilling methodologies, such as surface and subterranean core extraction, precision directional drilling, reverse circulation, sonic drilling, and specialized applications including geotechnical, environmental, and water-well drilling. They also perform operations for coal-bed methane and shallow gas, underground percussive and long-hole drilling, surface drill-and-blast work, and various other related mining support functions. Founded in 1980, this company is based in Moncton, Canada, and maintains a broad international presence with offices located across Mexico, South America, Asia, Africa, the United States, and Australia.

Country
CA
CEO
Denis Larocque
Exchange listed on
TSX
Industry
Industrial Materials
Base currency
CAD
Full Time Employees
2,500
Sector
Basic Materials
IPO date
13/08/1996

Key statistics

Avg. volume

239.78K

Market cap

CA$1.39B

P/E Ratio

52.91

Price-to-sales ratio

1.48

Enterprise value

CA$1.37B

Free cash flow yield

1.33%

Debt-to-equity ratio

0.07

Return on equity

4.61%

ROIC

5.85%

Beta

1.38

Dividend yield

0.00%

Last dividend

CA$0.00

Financial overview

Revenue

CA$889.08M

Earnings per share

CA$0.26

Free cash flow

CA$20.80M

Net profit margin

2.74%

Gross margin

14.72%

EBITDA

CA$116.52M

Revenue growth

22.20%

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This is not an investment recommendation

How to buy Major Drilling Group International from India

Indian residents can buy Major Drilling Group International 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Search for Major Drilling Group International and place an order

    Find Major Drilling Group International by name or by its ticker, MDI, and choose an order type. Major Drilling Group International trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.

  4. Track holdings and download tax reports

    Follow your Major Drilling Group International position in CAD and INR. Major Drilling Group International 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 Major Drilling Group International from India

Trading and taxes when buying Major Drilling Group International 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
NoneMajor Drilling Group International does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.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 Major Drilling Group International stock?

Yes. Major Drilling Group International (MDI) has been listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange since 1996, in the Industrial Materials 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 Major Drilling Group International share cost in rupees?

One Major Drilling Group International share is CA$16.92 — about ₹1,151 at a CAD/INR rate of 68.04 on 27 Sep 2026. Both the Major Drilling Group International 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 Major Drilling Group International 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 Major Drilling Group International 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 Major Drilling Group International price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.

Does Major Drilling Group International pay a dividend?

No. Major Drilling Group International 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 Major Drilling Group International 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 Major Drilling Group International 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 Major Drilling Group International holding, its cost and its closing value.

How do I sell Major Drilling Group International 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 Major Drilling Group International?

Yes. Major Drilling Group International 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.