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RWS Holdings plc

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RWS Holdings plc (LSE: RWS) is trading at £1.35, about ₹171 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 4:23 AM ET, up 1.28% today. Indian residents can buy RWS from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Quote

Open:£1.33
Previous close:£1.33
Volume:97.19K

Today's low

£1.33

Today's high

£1.35

52 week low

£0.68

52 week high

£1.35

RWS opened at £1.33, closed previously at £1.33, and has traded between £0.68 and £1.35 over the past 52 weeks.

About

RWS Holdings plc specializes in technologically advanced services related to language, content management, and intellectual property (IP). The company structures its operations across four primary divisions: 1. Language Services: This segment provides a wide array of language solutions, enabling clients to develop, translate, and disseminate content in approximately 250 different languages. 2. Regulated Industries: Catering to highly controlled sectors, this division offers a comprehensive suite of language support. This includes specialized services for clinical trial administration, linguistic validation of clinical outcome assessments, and tailored solutions for industries such as insurance, retail and investment banking, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and legal proceedings. 3. IP Services: Focusing on intellectual property, this division manages patent translation and filing services, in addition to offering a variety of IP search capabilities. 4. Language and Content Technology: This segment utilizes advanced language technology and artificial intelligence to empower enterprises in creating, managing, translating, and automating their content across multiple languages, while also providing support for content management systems. RWS serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, energy, retail and e-commerce, legal, travel and hospitality, finance, industrial and manufacturing, life sciences, high-tech software, chemical, media, aerospace and defense, managed care, telecommunications, and government sectors. With its headquarters in Chalfont St Peter, UK, RWS Holdings plc, established in 1958, conducts its business internationally, with a strong presence in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Continental Europe.

Country
GB
CEO
Benjamin Maurice Faes
Exchange listed on
LSE
Industry
Specialty Business Services
Base currency
GBP
Full Time Employees
7,499
Sector
Industrials
IPO date
19/04/2000

Key statistics

Avg. volume

2.68M

Market cap

£500.33M

P/E Ratio

-5.18

Price-to-sales ratio

0.71

Enterprise value

£388.91M

Free cash flow yield

17.95%

Debt-to-equity ratio

0.11

Return on equity

-13.08%

ROIC

2.44%

Beta

0.60

Dividend yield

4.71%

Last dividend

£0.06

Financial overview

Revenue

£690.10M

Earnings per share

-£0.27

Free cash flow

£61.20M

Net profit margin

-13.60%

Gross margin

36.79%

EBITDA

-£18.20M

Revenue growth

-3.91%

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How to buy RWS from India

Indian residents can buy RWS 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 RWS and place an order

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

  4. Track holdings and download tax reports

    Follow your RWS 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 RWS from India

Trading and taxes when buying RWS 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. RWS’ current yield is 4.71%.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 RWS stock?

Yes. RWS (RWS) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2000, in the Specialty Business 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 and then to GBP. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.

How much does one RWS share cost in rupees?

One RWS share is £1.35 — about ₹171 at a GBP/INR rate of 127.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the RWS 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 RWS 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 RWS 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 RWS price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.

Does RWS pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?

Yes. RWS pays a dividend and the current yield is 4.71%; the last declared dividend was £0.06 per share, about ₹8.07. 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 RWS 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 RWS 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 RWS?

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 RWS 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 RWS holding, its cost and its closing value.

How do I sell RWS 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.