SGS S.A.
SGS S.A. (SIX: SGSN) is trading at CHF 94.92, about ₹10,933 at today's CHF/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 9:06 AM ET, up 0.59% today. Indian residents can buy SGS from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CHF 93.76
Today's high
CHF 95.14
52 week low
CHF 79.54
52 week high
CHF 98.76
SGSN opened at CHF 94.90, closed previously at CHF 94.36, and has traded between CHF 79.54 and CHF 98.76 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Established in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1878, SGS SA is a prominent global provider specializing in inspection, verification, testing, certification, and quality assurance services. Its extensive operations reach across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific, structured into five main divisions: Connectivity & Products, Health & Nutrition, Industries & Environment, Natural Resources, and Knowledge. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including laboratory analysis, product scrutiny, consulting, process evaluation, and technical assistance. SGS also delivers cutting-edge digital solutions, such as cybersecurity, Internet of Things integration, digital platforms, and mobile applications. It provides specialized testing, inspection, and certification for critical industries like crop science, food, health science, and cosmetics, complemented by field services, technical assessments, and advisory expertise. Furthermore, SGS addresses industrial, public health, safety, and environmental testing requirements, often fulfilling public mandates. Its additional offerings span certification, training programs, supply chain integrity assurance, technical consulting, and ESG assurance services. The company also handles laboratory outsourcing, commodities logistics, geochemistry, metallurgy, sustainability initiatives, and market intelligence. SGS's diverse clientele includes sectors such as agriculture and food, chemicals, construction, consumer and retail, energy, industrial manufacturing, life sciences, mining, oil and gas, public institutions, and transportation.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
325.11K
Market cap
CHF 18.77B
P/E Ratio
27.84
Price-to-sales ratio
2.61
Enterprise value
CHF 19.81B
Free cash flow yield
5.75%
Debt-to-equity ratio
5.18
Return on equity
74.14%
ROIC
12.30%
Beta
0.57
Dividend yield
3.37%
Last dividend
CHF 3.20
Financial overview
Revenue
CHF 6.95B
Earnings per share
CHF 3.48
Free cash flow
CHF 968.00M
Net profit margin
9.20%
Gross margin
37.25%
EBITDA
CHF 1.50B
Revenue growth
2.22%
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How to buy SGS from India
Indian residents can buy SGS 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 CHF.
Search for SGS and place an order
Find SGS by name or by its ticker, SGSN, and choose an order type. SGS trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your SGS position in CHF 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 SGS from India
Trading and taxes when buying SGS from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 5:30 pm CET
- 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. SGS’ current yield is 3.37%.Dividend tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy SGS stock?
Yes. SGS (SGSN) has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1995, in the Consulting 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 CHF. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one SGS share cost in rupees?
One SGS share is CHF 94.92 — about ₹10,933 at a CHF/INR rate of 115.18 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the SGS 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 SGS 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 SGS shares taxed in India?
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 CHF/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the SGS price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does SGS pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. SGS pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.37%; the last declared dividend was CHF 3.20 per share, about ₹368.58. 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 SGS from India?
The SIX Swiss Exchange trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when Switzerland is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Do I have to declare SGS 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 SGS holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell SGS and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in CHF 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.
Does the rupee rate affect what I make on SGS?
Yes. SGS is priced in CHF, so your rupee outcome combines the CHF move with the CHF/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back. Both directions are reflected in the capital-gains statement Paasa issues.