IVF Hartmann Holding AG
IVF Hartmann Holding AG (SIX: VBSN) is trading at CHF 129.50, about ₹14,953 at today's CHF/INR rate, as of 28 Sep 2026, 12:52 PM ET, up 0.39% today. Indian residents can buy IVF Hartmann from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CHF 125.50
Today's high
CHF 129.50
52 week low
CHF 120.50
52 week high
CHF 150.00
VBSN opened at CHF 129.50, closed previously at CHF 129.00, and has traded between CHF 120.50 and CHF 150.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
IVF Hartmann Holding AG provides medical consumer goods in Switzerland and internationally. The company offers medical devices; hygiene products, body care, hair care, and breast feeding aids; and disinfectants. It also provides household items, including film products, hygiene papers, catering supplies, cleaning papers and textiles, and other household items. The company was formerly known as IVF and changed its name to IVF Hartmann Holding AG in 1993. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland. IVF Hartmann Holding AG operates as a subsidiary of Paul Hartmann Finance B.V.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
280.00
Market cap
CHF 308.39M
P/E Ratio
15.22
Price-to-sales ratio
1.81
Enterprise value
CHF 252.83M
Free cash flow yield
5.09%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.03
Return on equity
11.77%
ROIC
9.11%
Beta
0.23
Dividend yield
2.93%
Last dividend
CHF 3.80
Financial overview
Revenue
CHF 161.67M
Earnings per share
CHF 7.62
Free cash flow
CHF 17.48M
Net profit margin
11.93%
Gross margin
32.64%
EBITDA
CHF 21.84M
Revenue growth
1.81%
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How to buy IVF Hartmann from India
Indian residents can buy IVF Hartmann 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 CHF.
Search for IVF Hartmann and place an order
Find IVF Hartmann by name or by its ticker, VBSN, and choose an order type. IVF Hartmann trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your IVF Hartmann position in CHF 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 IVF Hartmann from India
Trading and taxes when buying IVF Hartmann from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 5:30 pm CET
- 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. IVF Hartmann’s current yield is 2.93%.Dividend tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy IVF Hartmann stock?
Yes. IVF Hartmann (VBSN) has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1995, in the Medical - Specialties 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 CHF. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one IVF Hartmann share cost in rupees?
One IVF Hartmann share is CHF 129.50 — about ₹14,953 at a CHF/INR rate of 115.47 on 28 Sep 2026. Both the IVF Hartmann 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 IVF Hartmann 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 IVF Hartmann shares taxed in India?
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 CHF/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the IVF Hartmann price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does IVF Hartmann pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. IVF Hartmann pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.93%; the last declared dividend was CHF 3.80 per share, about ₹438.78. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade IVF Hartmann from India?
The SIX Swiss Exchange trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when Switzerland is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Do I have to declare IVF Hartmann 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 IVF Hartmann holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell IVF Hartmann and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in CHF 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.
Does the rupee rate affect what I make on IVF Hartmann?
Yes. IVF Hartmann is priced in CHF, so your rupee outcome combines the CHF move with the CHF/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back. Both directions are reflected in the capital-gains statement Paasa issues.