Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PACB) is trading at $1.83, about ₹176 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, up 7.02% today. Indian residents can buy Pacific Biosciences of California from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$1.63
Today's high
$1.85
52 week low
$1.07
52 week high
$2.73
PACB opened at $1.67, closed previously at $1.71, and has traded between $1.07 and $2.73 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (PACB) specializes in pioneering and manufacturing advanced genetic sequencing platforms, empowering researchers and institutions to unravel intricate genetic challenges. At the heart of its offerings are the proprietary PacBio Sequencing Systems, designed for executing, monitoring, and interpreting biochemical sequencing reactions. Complementing these instruments are essential consumable products, such as their unique single molecule real-time (SMRT) cells. Furthermore, the company supplies a comprehensive suite of workflow-specific reagent kits. These include template preparation kits, which utilize molecular biology reagents (like ligase, buffers, and exonucleases) to convert DNA into SMRTbell double-stranded DNA libraries. Binding kits, featuring modified DNA polymerase, facilitate the crucial attachment of SMRTbell libraries to the polymerase in readiness for sequencing. Finally, specialized sequencing kits contain all necessary reagents, including phospholinked nucleotides, for real-time sequencing directly on their instruments. Pacific Biosciences caters to a broad global clientele, encompassing prominent research institutions, commercial diagnostic laboratories, large-scale genome centers, public health organizations, hospitals, clinical research institutes, contract research organizations (CROs), academic bodies, pharmaceutical firms, and agricultural enterprises. Product commercialization is managed through a direct sales force across North America and Europe, complemented by a robust network of distribution partners spanning Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. A significant strategic alliance includes a development and commercialization agreement with Invitae Corporation. Originally incorporated in 2000 as Nanofluidics, Inc., the company adopted its current name, Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc., in 2005. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Menlo Park, California.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
6.59M
Market cap
$568.40M
P/E Ratio
-4.26
Price-to-sales ratio
3.57
Enterprise value
$1.26B
Free cash flow yield
-20.31%
Debt-to-equity ratio
-21.26
Return on equity
-10214.54%
ROIC
-76.37%
Beta
2.31
Dividend yield
0.00%
Last dividend
$0.00
Financial overview
Revenue
$160.00M
Earnings per share
-$1.82
Free cash flow
-$113.92M
Net profit margin
-82.49%
Gross margin
35.97%
EBITDA
-$34.20M
Revenue growth
3.89%
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How to buy Pacific Biosciences of California from India
Indian residents can buy Pacific Biosciences of California 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 Pacific Biosciences of California and place an order
Find Pacific Biosciences of California by name or by its ticker, PACB, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Pacific Biosciences of California trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Pacific Biosciences of California position in USD and INR. Pacific Biosciences of California 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 Pacific Biosciences of California from India
Trading and taxes when buying Pacific Biosciences of California 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
- NonePacific Biosciences of California does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.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 Pacific Biosciences of California stock?
Yes. Pacific Biosciences of California (PACB) has been listed on NASDAQ since 2010, in the Medical - Devices 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 Pacific Biosciences of California share cost in rupees?
One Pacific Biosciences of California share is $1.83 — about ₹176 at a USD/INR rate of 96.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Pacific Biosciences of California 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 Pacific Biosciences of California 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 whole shares of Pacific Biosciences of California?
Yes. One Pacific Biosciences of California share is $1.83, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in Pacific Biosciences of California.
How are gains on Pacific Biosciences of California 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 Pacific Biosciences of California price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Pacific Biosciences of California pay a dividend?
No. Pacific Biosciences of California 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 Pacific Biosciences of California from India?
NASDAQ 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 Pacific Biosciences of California 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 Pacific Biosciences of California 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 Pacific Biosciences of California holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Pacific Biosciences of California 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.