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Taoping Inc.

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Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP) is trading at $0.46, about ₹44 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 12.56% today. Indian residents can buy Taoping from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Quote

Open:$0.50
Previous close:$0.52
Volume:105.63K

Today's low

$0.45

Today's high

$0.50

52 week low

$0.45

52 week high

$3.40

TAOP opened at $0.50, closed previously at $0.52, and has traded between $0.45 and $3.40 over the past 52 weeks.

About

Taoping Inc. (TAOP) delivers a suite of cloud-powered platforms, resource-sharing utilities, and big data solutions primarily for the Chinese market. Its offerings cater to diverse sectors within the People's Republic of China, including new media, education, residential community management, and the burgeoning elevator Internet of Things (IoT) industry. The company's operations are segmented into three core areas: Cloud-Based Technology, Blockchain Technology, and Traditional Information Technology. Through its cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offerings, Taoping automates the intricate workflow between advertising agencies and their clients. This includes streamlining the creation of new projects, proposal submissions, revisions and approvals, online payment processing, remote advertisement content uploads, and detailed performance tracking and analysis. Furthermore, Taoping engages in project-specific technology ventures and services for public sector entities. It also provides integrated hardware and software solutions, encompassing vital information technology infrastructure, advanced Internet-enabled display technologies, and robust IoT platforms. These comprehensive solutions, along with associated maintenance and support, serve a broad clientele, including governmental organizations, educational institutions, residential property management firms, media companies, transportation providers, healthcare systems, and various private enterprises. In the realm of out-of-home (OOH) advertising, the company operates a digital advertising distribution network powered by cloud-application-terminal and IoT technologies, coupled with a platform for sharing media resources. Its portfolio also includes Taoping Net, an advertising-resources trading service that connects screen owners, advertisers, and consumers, as well as the Taoping App, enabling customers to distribute and manage advertisements directly from their mobile devices. Additionally, Taoping is involved in cryptocurrency mining and offers a range of blockchain-related services. Founded in 1993, the company was initially known as China Information Technology, Inc. before officially adopting the name Taoping Inc. in June 2018. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

Country
CN
CEO
Jianghuai Lin
Exchange listed on
NASDAQ
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
Base currency
USD
Full Time Employees
118
Sector
Technology
IPO date
22/09/2006

Key statistics

Avg. volume

192.48K

Market cap

$4.38M

P/E Ratio

-0.05

Price-to-sales ratio

0.14

Enterprise value

$9.50M

Free cash flow yield

-218.20%

Debt-to-equity ratio

0.50

Return on equity

-51.49%

ROIC

-30.40%

Beta

0.27

Dividend yield

0.00%

Last dividend

$0.00

Financial overview

Revenue

$30.82M

Earnings per share

-$7.88

Free cash flow

-$3.90M

Net profit margin

-32.65%

Gross margin

10.93%

EBITDA

-$7.26M

Revenue growth

-15.97%

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How to buy Taoping from India

Indian residents can buy Taoping 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 Taoping and place an order

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

  4. Track holdings and download tax reports

    Follow your Taoping position in USD and INR. Taoping 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 Taoping from India

Trading and taxes when buying Taoping 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
NoneTaoping 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 Taoping stock?

Yes. Taoping (TAOP) has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006, in the Software - Infrastructure 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 Taoping share cost in rupees?

One Taoping share is $0.46 — about ₹44 at a USD/INR rate of 96.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Taoping 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 Taoping 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 Taoping?

Yes. One Taoping share is $0.46, 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 Taoping.

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

Does Taoping pay a dividend?

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

Taoping trades on NASDAQ in US dollars, but the company is domiciled in China. Taoping 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 Taoping 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 Taoping holding, its cost and its closing value.

How do I sell Taoping 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.