United Fire Group, Inc.
United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFCS) is trading at $53.53, about ₹5,142 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, up 0.35% today. Indian residents can buy United Fire from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$52.09
Today's high
$53.60
52 week low
$29.74
52 week high
$56.74
UFCS opened at $53.30, closed previously at $53.34, and has traded between $29.74 and $56.74 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) operates throughout the United States, specializing in property and casualty insurance solutions for both personal and commercial clients. The company's diverse portfolio includes commercial multiple peril, inland marine, and various commercial property and casualty coverages such as fire and allied lines, general liability, automobile, workers' compensation, and fidelity and surety bonds. For individuals, they offer automobile and fire and allied lines policies, including homeowners' insurance. Additionally, United Fire Group engages in assumed reinsurance. Distribution of these offerings occurs through a network of independent agencies. The firm has been providing these services since its establishment in 1946.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
152.14K
Market cap
$1.37B
P/E Ratio
9.79
Price-to-sales ratio
0.93
Enterprise value
$948.85M
Free cash flow yield
27.46%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.15
Return on equity
12.56%
ROIC
9.41%
Beta
0.51
Dividend yield
1.42%
Last dividend
$0.72
Financial overview
Revenue
$1.39B
Earnings per share
$4.48
Free cash flow
$263.30M
Net profit margin
9.57%
Gross margin
54.47%
EBITDA
$169.97M
Revenue growth
10.75%
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How to buy United Fire from India
Indian residents can buy United Fire 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.
Search for United Fire and place an order
Find United Fire by name or by its ticker, UFCS, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. United Fire trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your United Fire position in USD 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 United Fire from India
Trading and taxes when buying United Fire 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
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. United Fire’s current yield is 1.42%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
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 United Fire stock?
Yes. United Fire (UFCS) has been listed on NASDAQ since 1980, in the Insurance - Property & Casualty 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 United Fire share cost in rupees?
One United Fire share is $53.53 — about ₹5,142 at a USD/INR rate of 96.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the United Fire 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 United Fire 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 United Fire?
Yes. One United Fire share is $53.53, 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 United Fire.
How are gains on United Fire 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 United Fire price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does United Fire pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. United Fire pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.42%; the last declared dividend was $0.72 per share, about ₹69.16. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade United Fire 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 there estate or inheritance tax on United Fire shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare United Fire 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 United Fire holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell United Fire 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.