PLDT Inc.
PLDT Inc. (NYSE: PHI) is trading at $17.20, about ₹1,652 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 1.43% today. Indian residents can buy PLDT from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$17.01
Today's high
$17.93
52 week low
$17.01
52 week high
$24.51
PHI opened at $17.60, closed previously at $17.45, and has traded between $17.01 and $24.51 over the past 52 weeks.
About
PLDT Inc., a major provider of telecommunications and digital services across the Philippines, is headquartered in Makati City. The company organizes its extensive operations into three main divisions: Wireless, Fixed Line, and Other services. Under its Wireless segment, PLDT delivers mobile communication services, high-speed internet, and related support, including satellite-based information and messaging. It also retails Wi-Fi access devices, mobile phones, tablets, data routers, and various accessories. The Fixed Line division offers traditional fixed-line telecommunications, alongside comprehensive business infrastructure and solutions. This includes advanced data processing and analytics, IT infrastructure for internet-based services, e-commerce, customer relationship management (CRM), and other IT-related offerings. The company's diverse activities also encompass managed IT outsourcing, internet-based procurement, IT consulting, professional services, bills printing, and even air transportation services. It further distributes Filipino content and channels, manages full-service customer loyalty programs, and provides domestic leased lines and alternative messaging platforms, including over-the-top (OTT) services and social media applications. As of December 31, 2021, PLDT boasted a significant customer base, with over 71.2 million mobile broadband subscribers, approximately 3.6 million fixed-line subscribers, and 2.8 million fixed broadband subscribers. Established in 1928 as Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, the company officially adopted its current name, PLDT Inc., in July 2016.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
169.19K
Market cap
$3.72B
P/E Ratio
8.15
Price-to-sales ratio
1.04
Enterprise value
₱581.72B
Free cash flow yield
18.16%
Debt-to-equity ratio
2.70
Return on equity
22.58%
ROIC
9.61%
Beta
0.29
Dividend yield
8.82%
Last dividend
$0.75
Financial overview
Revenue
₱223.30B
Earnings per share
₱141.72
Free cash flow
₱23.85B
Net profit margin
12.84%
Gross margin
64.78%
EBITDA
₱101.20B
Revenue growth
2.98%
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How to buy PLDT from India
Indian residents can buy PLDT 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 PLDT and place an order
Find PLDT by name or by its ticker, PHI, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. PLDT trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your PLDT 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 PLDT from India
Trading and taxes when buying PLDT 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. PLDT’s current yield is 8.82%.Dividend tax explained
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 PLDT stock?
Yes. PLDT (PHI) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1973, in the Telecommunications Services 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 PLDT share cost in rupees?
One PLDT share is $17.20 — about ₹1,652 at a USD/INR rate of 96.02 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the PLDT 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 PLDT 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 PLDT?
Yes. One PLDT share is $17.20, 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 PLDT.
How are gains on PLDT 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 PLDT price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does PLDT pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. PLDT pays a dividend and the current yield is 8.82%; the last declared dividend was $0.75 per share, about ₹72.16. 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 PLDT 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 PLDT a United States company, and does that change how it is taxed?
PLDT trades on the New York Stock Exchange in US dollars, but the company is domiciled in Philippines. PLDT trades as an American Depositary Receipt rather than an ordinary share. Some non-US companies list in the US through American Depositary Receipts, which can carry dividend withholding at the company's home-country rate. Your India-side capital-gains treatment is the same either way.
Do I have to declare PLDT 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 PLDT holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell PLDT 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.