FW Thorpe Plc
FW Thorpe Plc (LSE: TFW) is trading at £2.68, about ₹341 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 3:07 AM ET, up 5.10% today. Indian residents can buy FW Thorpe from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£2.68
Today's high
£2.68
52 week low
£2.40
52 week high
£3.20
TFW opened at £2.68, closed previously at £2.55, and has traded between £2.40 and £3.20 over the past 52 weeks.
About
FW Thorpe Plc, along with its various operating companies, stands as a global leader in the design, production, and distribution of professional lighting equipment, serving customers across the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, other European nations, and international territories. The company offers a wide spectrum of lighting and control systems, encompassing recessed, surface-mounted, and suspended luminaires, as well as essential emergency lighting setups, robust solutions for hazardous areas, and both high and low bay fixtures. Their portfolio also includes advanced lighting controls and diverse exterior lighting products, all tailored for sectors such as commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, display, and hospitality. Further expanding its reach, FW Thorpe Plc provides vital emergency exit signage and lighting systems for commercial, hospitality, and healthcare environments. They also specialize in clean room lighting equipment and luminaires designed for stringent applications in laboratories, pharmaceutical and semiconductor manufacturing facilities, hospitals, kitchens, and food preparation zones. Additionally, the company supplies illumination solutions to the advertising, brewery, retail, and sign lighting industries. For outdoor and public infrastructure, their offerings include street lighting, external wall and ceiling luminaires, amenity lighting products, and cutting-edge LED road and tunnel luminaires, addressing needs in infrastructure, housing, and car park facilities. These comprehensive lighting solutions are marketed under prominent brands such as Thorlux Lighting, Philip Payne, Solite, Portland Lighting, TRT Lighting, Lightronics, Famostar, and Luxintec. Established in 1936, FW Thorpe Plc is headquartered in Redditch, United Kingdom.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
54.73K
Market cap
£300.33M
P/E Ratio
12.26
Price-to-sales ratio
1.73
Enterprise value
£258.87M
Free cash flow yield
9.35%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.03
Return on equity
13.58%
ROIC
12.51%
Beta
0.43
Dividend yield
3.65%
Last dividend
£0.10
Financial overview
Revenue
£175.22M
Earnings per share
£0.22
Free cash flow
£29.22M
Net profit margin
14.73%
Gross margin
47.41%
EBITDA
£42.73M
Revenue growth
-0.33%
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How to buy FW Thorpe from India
Indian residents can buy FW Thorpe 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 FW Thorpe and place an order
Find FW Thorpe by name or by its ticker, TFW, and choose an order type. FW Thorpe trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your FW Thorpe 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 FW Thorpe from India
Trading and taxes when buying FW Thorpe 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. FW Thorpe’s current yield is 3.65%.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 FW Thorpe stock?
Yes. FW Thorpe (TFW) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1988, in the Electrical Equipment & Parts 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 FW Thorpe share cost in rupees?
One FW Thorpe share is £2.68 — about ₹341 at a GBP/INR rate of 127.41 on 28 Sep 2026. Both the FW Thorpe 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 FW Thorpe 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 FW Thorpe 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 FW Thorpe price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does FW Thorpe pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. FW Thorpe pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.65%; the last declared dividend was £0.10 per share, about ₹12.45. 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 FW Thorpe 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 FW Thorpe 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 FW Thorpe?
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 FW Thorpe 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 FW Thorpe holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell FW Thorpe 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.