Oxford Instruments plc
Oxford Instruments plc (LSE: OXIG) is trading at £29.30, about ₹3,722 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 11:39 AM ET, up 2.02% today. Indian residents can buy Oxford Instruments from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£28.76
Today's high
£29.72
52 week low
£16.82
52 week high
£33.31
OXIG opened at £29.48, closed previously at £28.72, and has traded between £16.82 and £33.31 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Established in 1959 and headquartered in Abingdon, UK, Oxford Instruments plc operates as a global technology enterprise dedicated to the innovation, development, manufacturing, rental, sale, and maintenance of sophisticated scientific instruments and systems. Its global footprint extends across the United Kingdom, China, Japan, the United States, Germany, the broader European continent, and the rest of Asia, serving international markets. The company's operations are divided into three core business units: Materials & Characterisation, Research & Discovery, and Service & Healthcare. The extensive product lineup includes advanced atomic force microscopy devices, along with vital tools for research and development that serve a wide array of sectors, including semiconductors, renewable energy, mining, metallurgy, and forensic science. It also supplies specialized etch and deposition processing equipment and solutions critical for applications in power and radio frequency devices, VCSELs/lasers, two-dimensional materials, augmented reality, biomems, failure analysis, HBLEDs, infrared sensors, MEMS/sensors, and quantum technologies. Furthermore, Oxford Instruments offers a comprehensive range of low-temperature systems, encompassing wet and magnet systems, advanced instrumentation, and bespoke custom solutions. The company's portfolio also features optical imaging products; Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) instruments, including spectrometers, quality control/assurance analyzers, and rock core analyzers, which are indispensable across diverse fields such as agriculture, food, automotive, aviation, construction, chemicals, environmental science, illicit drug testing, mining, pharmaceuticals, polymers, rock core analysis, textiles, and educational institutions. The enterprise also provides support products for MRI and CT imaging technologies, alongside scientific cameras, spectroscopy solutions, microscopy systems, and proprietary software. These are integral to applications in astronomy, bio-imaging and life sciences, energy generation and storage, forensics and environmental monitoring, photonics, quantum technology, semiconductors, microelectronics, and data storage. Moreover, Oxford Instruments manufactures X-ray tubes, power supplies, and integrated X-ray sources, catering to the analytical, medical imaging, food quality and packaging inspection, and industrial non-destructive testing (NDT) markets.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
252.81K
Market cap
£1.61B
P/E Ratio
34.07
Price-to-sales ratio
3.81
Enterprise value
£1.55B
Free cash flow yield
2.94%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.13
Return on equity
13.94%
ROIC
12.87%
Beta
1.09
Dividend yield
0.81%
Last dividend
£0.24
Financial overview
Revenue
£423.20M
Earnings per share
£0.85
Free cash flow
£47.40M
Net profit margin
11.39%
Gross margin
53.95%
EBITDA
£83.40M
Revenue growth
-15.46%
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How to buy Oxford Instruments from India
Indian residents can buy Oxford Instruments 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 GBP.
Search for Oxford Instruments and place an order
Find Oxford Instruments by name or by its ticker, OXIG, and choose an order type. Oxford Instruments trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Oxford Instruments position in GBP 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 Oxford Instruments from India
Trading and taxes when buying Oxford Instruments 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
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The UK levies 0% withholding tax on company dividends paid to non-residents. Oxford Instruments’ current yield is 0.81%.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 Instruments stock?
Yes. Oxford Instruments (OXIG) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1988, in the Hardware, Equipment & Parts 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 Instruments share cost in rupees?
One Oxford Instruments share is £29.30 — about ₹3,722 at a GBP/INR rate of 127.05 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the Oxford Instruments 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 Instruments 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 Instruments 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 Instruments price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Oxford Instruments pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Oxford Instruments pays a dividend and the current yield is 0.81%; the last declared dividend was £0.24 per share, about ₹29.98. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The UK levies 0% withholding tax on company dividends paid to non-residents. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Oxford Instruments 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 Instruments 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 Instruments?
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 Instruments 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 Instruments holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Oxford Instruments 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.