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Senstar Technologies Ltd.

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Senstar Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: SNT) is trading at $1.60, about ₹154 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 2.44% today. Indian residents can buy Senstar Technologies from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Quote

Open:$1.63
Previous close:$1.64
Volume:4.88K

Today's low

$1.59

Today's high

$1.63

52 week low

$1.43

52 week high

$5.34

SNT opened at $1.63, closed previously at $1.64, and has traded between $1.43 and $5.34 over the past 52 weeks.

About

Senstar Technologies Ltd., established in 1984 in Ramat Gan, Israel, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and global distribution of advanced security solutions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including sophisticated perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) – such as fence-mounted, buried, and standalone sensors, often integrated with intelligent LED lighting. Their portfolio also features a unified operating platform for video management software, incorporating intelligent video analytics, PIDS, and electronic access control. Additionally, Senstar provides thermal imaging observation and surveillance equipment, as well as life safety and duress alarm systems. These cutting-edge technologies are utilized to safeguard national borders, critical infrastructure (including military bases, power plants, airports, seaports, correctional facilities, industrial sites, major retail chains, financial institutions, and energy operations), large-scale sporting events, and urban areas. Their primary objective is to deter and prevent unauthorized entry, terrorism, criminal acts, sabotage, and vandalism, thereby protecting vital assets, infrastructure, and personnel. Senstar distributes its security innovations through a robust network of system integrators and distribution partners. The company was formerly known as Magal Security Systems Ltd., rebranding to Senstar Technologies Ltd. in September 2021.

Country
CA
CEO
Fabien Haubert
Exchange listed on
NASDAQ
Industry
Security & Protection Services
Base currency
USD
Full Time Employees
132
Sector
Industrials
IPO date
23/03/1993

Key statistics

Avg. volume

22.15K

Market cap

$37.33M

P/E Ratio

76.19

Price-to-sales ratio

1.01

Enterprise value

$90.91M

Free cash flow yield

1.06%

Debt-to-equity ratio

0.01

Return on equity

7.44%

ROIC

6.56%

Beta

1.17

Dividend yield

0.00%

Last dividend

$0.00

Financial overview

Revenue

$36.37M

Earnings per share

$0.14

Free cash flow

$1.20M

Net profit margin

1.34%

Gross margin

63.42%

EBITDA

$3.90M

Revenue growth

1.74%

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How to buy Senstar Technologies from India

Indian residents can buy Senstar Technologies 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.

  3. Search for Senstar Technologies and place an order

    Find Senstar Technologies by name or by its ticker, SNT, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Senstar Technologies trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.

  4. Track holdings and download tax reports

    Follow your Senstar Technologies position in USD and INR. Senstar Technologies 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 Senstar Technologies from India

Trading and taxes when buying Senstar Technologies 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
NoneSenstar Technologies does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.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 Senstar Technologies stock?

Yes. Senstar Technologies (SNT) has been listed on NASDAQ since 1993, in the Security & Protection 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 Senstar Technologies share cost in rupees?

One Senstar Technologies share is $1.60 — about ₹154 at a USD/INR rate of 96.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Senstar Technologies 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 Senstar Technologies 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 Senstar Technologies?

Yes. One Senstar Technologies share is $1.60, 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 Senstar Technologies.

How are gains on Senstar Technologies 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 Senstar Technologies price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.

Does Senstar Technologies pay a dividend?

No. Senstar Technologies 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 Senstar Technologies 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 Senstar Technologies a United States company, and does that change how it is taxed?

Senstar Technologies trades on NASDAQ in US dollars, but the company is domiciled in Canada. Senstar Technologies trades as an ordinary share listed directly in the US, not a depositary receipt. 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 Senstar Technologies 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 Senstar Technologies holding, its cost and its closing value.

How do I sell Senstar Technologies 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.