Merck KGaA
Merck KGaA (XETRA: MRK) is trading at €135.00, about ₹14,765 at today's EUR/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM ET, up 0.78% today. Indian residents can buy Merck KGaA from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
€134.25
Today's high
€136.55
52 week low
€100.70
52 week high
€148.80
MRK opened at €134.60, closed previously at €133.95, and has traded between €100.70 and €148.80 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Merck KGaA is a German science and technology company with operations divided into three core segments: Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics. The Life Science division supplies essential tools, chemicals, and equipment to academic research institutions, biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and various industrial sectors. It also offers specialized process development expertise, such as continuous bioprocessing for drug manufacturers, provides a range of testing kits, reagents, and services, and develops solutions for analyzing environmental samples like air, water, and soil. Furthermore, this segment aids in assessing nutritional value and identifying quality control issues. In its Healthcare segment, the company is involved in the entire lifecycle of prescription drugs and biopharmaceuticals, from initial discovery and development through manufacturing and marketing. Its therapeutic focus areas include oncology, neurology and immunology, fertility, endocrinology, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and multiple sclerosis. This segment also produces general medicines, injection devices, and software for disease monitoring. The Electronics division delivers critical materials for the semiconductor and display industries. It also specializes in surface design, providing delivery systems and services, along with a variety of surface solutions for applications such as cosmetics, effect pigments, and other functional materials. Merck KGaA is also actively engaged in strategic partnerships. These include in-licensing agreements with Debiopharm International SA for developing treatments for head and neck cancer, with Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. for metastatic colorectal cancer drug candidates, and with Abbisko Therapeutics Co. Ltd. for therapies targeting tenosynovial giant cell tumors. Additionally, the company is involved in collaborations focused on discovering and developing targeted protein degraders against critical oncogenic proteins. Founded in 1668 and headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, Merck KGaA operates as a subsidiary of E. Merck KG.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
304.86K
Market cap
€58.65B
P/E Ratio
24.77
Price-to-sales ratio
2.78
Enterprise value
€69.00B
Free cash flow yield
4.50%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.41
Return on equity
8.08%
ROIC
7.17%
Beta
0.81
Dividend yield
1.63%
Last dividend
€2.20
Financial overview
Revenue
€21.10B
Earnings per share
€6.00
Free cash flow
€2.35B
Net profit margin
11.22%
Gross margin
58.69%
EBITDA
€5.45B
Revenue growth
-0.26%
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How to buy Merck KGaA from India
Indian residents can buy Merck KGaA 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 Merck KGaA and place an order
Find Merck KGaA by name or by its ticker, MRK, and choose an order type. Merck KGaA trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Merck KGaA 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 Merck KGaA from India
Trading and taxes when buying Merck KGaA 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. Merck KGaA’s current yield is 1.63%.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 Merck KGaA stock?
Yes. Merck KGaA (MRK) has been listed on XETRA since 1998, in the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic 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 Merck KGaA share cost in rupees?
One Merck KGaA share is €135.00 — about ₹14,765 at an EUR/INR rate of 109.37 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the Merck KGaA 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 Merck KGaA 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 Merck KGaA 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 Merck KGaA price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Merck KGaA pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Merck KGaA pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.63%; the last declared dividend was €2.20 per share, about ₹240.62. 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 Merck KGaA 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 Merck KGaA 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 Merck KGaA holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Merck KGaA 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 Merck KGaA?
Yes. Merck KGaA 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.