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Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc

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Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc (LSE: ONT) is trading at £1.82, about ₹231 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 11:47 AM ET, up 4.67% today. Indian residents can buy Oxford Nanopore Technologies from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Quote

Open:£1.75
Previous close:£1.74
Volume:2.06M

Today's low

£1.74

Today's high

£1.82

52 week low

£0.96

52 week high

£1.91

ONT opened at £1.75, closed previously at £1.74, and has traded between £0.96 and £1.91 over the past 52 weeks.

About

Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc, founded in 2005 and originally known as Oxford NanoLabs Limited before its name change in May 2008, is a United Kingdom-based enterprise that specializes in developing and commercializing an innovative system for analyzing diverse molecular structures through nanopore-based sensing. Its product range features a variety of devices, including the portable MinION for sequencing deoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid, and the MinION Mk1C, which integrates basecalling, data analysis, touchscreen controls, and wireless connectivity. For benchtop operations, the company offers the GridION, capable of running and analyzing up to five MinION or Flongle flow cells, as well as the GridION Mk1 nanopore sequencer. High-yield sequencing is made accessible with the PromethION 2 Solo and PromethION 2, while the PromethION 24 and PromethION 48 provide benchtop nanopore sequencers for multiple users to achieve multi-sample and multi-experiment results. Further complementing these devices are Flongle, an adapter for MinION or GridION units, and VolTRAX, a USB-powered tool designed to automate laboratory processes preceding nanopore sequencing. The company also provides a suite of software solutions: MinKNOW facilitates data acquisition, real-time analysis and feedback, local basecalling, and data streaming; specialized Basecalling tools pinpoint the identity and sequence of bases on DNA/RNA molecules; EPI2ME is a cloud-based platform for comprehensive, real-time analysis of nanopore data; and EPI2ME Labs offers bioinformatics support to help users refine their skills and confidence in analyzing their sequencing data. Additionally, Oxford Nanopore Technologies is actively developing new products such as MinION Mk1D, Ubi, Plongle, and SmidgION. All of its products are available for purchase online.

Country
GB
CEO
Francis Albert Luc Van Parys
Exchange listed on
LSE
Industry
Biotechnology
Base currency
GBP
Full Time Employees
1,314
Sector
Healthcare
IPO date
30/09/2021

Key statistics

Avg. volume

1.97M

Market cap

£1.77B

P/E Ratio

-11.39

Price-to-sales ratio

6.15

Enterprise value

£1.67B

Free cash flow yield

-3.46%

Debt-to-equity ratio

0.10

Return on equity

-35.45%

ROIC

-35.59%

Beta

0.96

Dividend yield

0.00%

Last dividend

£0.00

Financial overview

Revenue

£223.90M

Earnings per share

-£0.15

Free cash flow

-£66.30M

Net profit margin

-54.66%

Gross margin

60.18%

EBITDA

-£87.30M

Revenue growth

22.22%

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How to buy Oxford Nanopore Technologies from India

Indian residents can buy Oxford Nanopore Technologies 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 GBP.

  3. Search for Oxford Nanopore Technologies and place an order

    Find Oxford Nanopore Technologies by name or by its ticker, ONT, and choose an order type. Oxford Nanopore Technologies trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.

  4. Track holdings and download tax reports

    Follow your Oxford Nanopore Technologies position in GBP and INR. Oxford Nanopore Technologies 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 Oxford Nanopore Technologies from India

Trading and taxes when buying Oxford Nanopore Technologies from India

Trading and limits

Trading hours
8:00 am – 4:30 pm UK
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
NoneOxford Nanopore Technologies does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
Transaction tax
The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it.
Estate or inheritance tax
May applyShares in UK-incorporated companies are UK-situs assets and fall within UK Inheritance Tax, charged at 40% above the £325,000 threshold for non-residents.Estate tax explained

Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.

FAQs

Can Indian residents buy Oxford Nanopore Technologies stock?

Yes. Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2021, in the Biotechnology 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 GBP. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.

How much does one Oxford Nanopore Technologies share cost in rupees?

One Oxford Nanopore Technologies share is £1.82 — about ₹231 at a GBP/INR rate of 127.05 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the Oxford Nanopore Technologies 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 Oxford Nanopore Technologies 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 Oxford Nanopore Technologies shares taxed in India?

Non-residents are exempt from UK capital gains tax on the disposal of listed shares, 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 GBP/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Oxford Nanopore Technologies price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.

Does Oxford Nanopore Technologies pay a dividend?

No. Oxford Nanopore Technologies 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 Oxford Nanopore Technologies from India?

The London Stock Exchange trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when the UK is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.

Is there estate or inheritance tax on Oxford Nanopore Technologies shares held from India?

Shares in UK-incorporated companies are UK-situs assets and fall within UK Inheritance Tax, charged at 40% above the £325,000 threshold for non-residents. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position.

Are there transaction taxes when buying Oxford Nanopore Technologies?

The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it. This is charged by the market, not by Paasa.

Do I have to declare Oxford Nanopore Technologies 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 Oxford Nanopore Technologies holding, its cost and its closing value.

How do I sell Oxford Nanopore Technologies and bring the money back to India?

You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in GBP 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.