NRG Energy, Inc.
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) is trading at $100.37, about ₹9,623 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, up 2.58% today. Indian residents can buy NRG Energy from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$98.14
Today's high
$100.86
52 week low
$97.50
52 week high
$189.96
NRG opened at $98.89, closed previously at $97.85, and has traded between $97.50 and $189.96 over the past 52 weeks.
About
NRG Energy, Inc., together with its affiliated entities, operates as a comprehensive power utility spanning the United States. Its operations are divided into three main geographical divisions: Texas, East, and West. The company plays a crucial role in generating, distributing, and selling electricity and various related services, serving approximately six million customers across residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale sectors. Their energy generation capabilities are diverse, drawing from natural gas, coal, oil, solar, nuclear, and battery storage technologies. Beyond core power provision, NRG offers an extensive array of solutions, including centralized system power, decentralized generation, renewable energy products, emergency backup power, distributed solar and storage installations, demand-side management, energy efficiency programs, expert advisory services, carbon management initiatives, and bespoke on-site energy solutions. Furthermore, NRG actively engages in the trading of electric power, natural gas, and associated commodities, alongside environmental credits, weather-related products, and various financial instruments such as forwards, futures, options, and swaps. The company also manages fuel procurement and transportation services. It directly markets energy, services, and products to retail consumers through several established brands, including NRG, Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy, Stream, and XOOM Energy. As of December 31, 2021, NRG Energy's generation assets encompassed approximately 18,000 megawatts of capacity across 25 owned and leased facilities. The corporation was founded in 1989 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
2.78M
Market cap
$21.18B
P/E Ratio
26.27
Price-to-sales ratio
0.58
Enterprise value
$44.48B
Free cash flow yield
1.64%
Debt-to-equity ratio
4.83
Return on equity
25.38%
ROIC
5.37%
Beta
1.17
Dividend yield
1.86%
Last dividend
$1.87
Financial overview
Revenue
$30.71B
Earnings per share
$4.09
Free cash flow
$766.00M
Net profit margin
2.31%
Gross margin
16.42%
EBITDA
$3.81B
Revenue growth
9.17%
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How to buy NRG Energy from India
Indian residents can buy NRG Energy 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 NRG Energy and place an order
Find NRG Energy by name or by its ticker, NRG, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. NRG Energy trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your NRG Energy 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 NRG Energy from India
Trading and taxes when buying NRG Energy 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. NRG Energy’s current yield is 1.86%.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 NRG Energy stock?
Yes. NRG Energy (NRG) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 2003, in the Independent Power Producers 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 NRG Energy share cost in rupees?
One NRG Energy share is $100.37 — about ₹9,623 at a USD/INR rate of 95.88 on 26 Sep 2026. Both the NRG Energy 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 NRG Energy 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 NRG Energy with less than the price of one share?
Yes. A whole NRG Energy share is $100.37, but there is no minimum trade size: you enter a rupee or dollar amount and receive the matching fraction.
How are gains on NRG Energy 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 NRG Energy price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does NRG Energy pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. NRG Energy pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.86%; the last declared dividend was $1.87 per share, about ₹178.82. 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 NRG Energy 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 NRG Energy 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 NRG Energy 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 NRG Energy holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell NRG Energy 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.