Standard Chartered PLC
Standard Chartered PLC (LSE: STAN) is trading at £23.20, about ₹2,948 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 6:18 AM ET, down 0.39% today. Indian residents can buy Standard Chartered from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£23.20
Today's high
£23.64
52 week low
£13.52
52 week high
£23.64
STAN opened at £23.41, closed previously at £23.29, and has traded between £13.52 and £23.64 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Standard Chartered PLC, through its various subsidiaries, delivers a wide array of banking and financial services across key global regions, notably Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. The firm operates primarily through two distinct segments: Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking, and Consumer, Private and Business Banking. Its offerings span essential retail banking products such as deposit accounts, savings plans, mortgage loans, credit cards, and personal lending. Additionally, it provides comprehensive wealth management services, including investment options, portfolio administration, insurance solutions, and expert financial advice. The company is also active in transaction banking, facilitating cash management, working capital provisions, and trade financing. In the financial markets arena, Standard Chartered furnishes services like project and transportation funding, debt capital market solutions, leveraged finance, securities and general financing services, alongside sales and structuring capabilities, and trading in macro instruments, commodities, and credit. Complementing its traditional services, the bank also offers modern digital banking solutions. Its extensive clientele includes financial institutions, governmental entities, other banking organizations, investors, major corporations, small to medium-sized businesses, and individual clients. Established in 1853, this London, UK-headquartered institution maintains a physical footprint of approximately 776 branches worldwide.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
6.41M
Market cap
£50.45B
P/E Ratio
14.34
Price-to-sales ratio
1.45
Enterprise value
$84.82B
Free cash flow yield
63.84%
Debt-to-equity ratio
2.04
Return on equity
9.59%
ROIC
1.53%
Beta
0.59
Dividend yield
2.21%
Last dividend
£0.24
Financial overview
Revenue
$40.94B
Earnings per share
$1.99
Free cash flow
$36.51B
Net profit margin
11.79%
Gross margin
47.01%
EBITDA
$7.54B
Revenue growth
-0.89%
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How to buy Standard Chartered from India
Indian residents can buy Standard Chartered 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 GBP.
Search for Standard Chartered and place an order
Find Standard Chartered by name or by its ticker, STAN, and choose an order type. Standard Chartered trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Standard Chartered 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 Standard Chartered from India
Trading and taxes when buying Standard Chartered 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. Standard Chartered’s current yield is 2.21%.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 Standard Chartered stock?
Yes. Standard Chartered (STAN) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1988, in the Banks - Diversified 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 Standard Chartered share cost in rupees?
One Standard Chartered share is £23.20 — about ₹2,948 at a GBP/INR rate of 127.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Standard Chartered 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 Standard Chartered 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 Standard Chartered 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 Standard Chartered price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Standard Chartered pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Standard Chartered pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.21%; the last declared dividend was £0.24 per share, about ₹30.73. 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 Standard Chartered 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 Standard Chartered 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 Standard Chartered?
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 Standard Chartered 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 Standard Chartered holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Standard Chartered 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.