Water Intelligence plc
Water Intelligence plc (LSE: WATR) is trading at £3.25, about ₹413 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM ET. Indian residents can buy Water Intelligence from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£3.15
Today's high
£3.30
52 week low
£2.10
52 week high
£3.60
WATR opened at £3.15, closed previously at £3.25, and has traded between £2.10 and £3.60 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Water Intelligence plc, established in 1974 and headquartered in London, UK, is a global provider of specialized services focused on identifying and repairing leaks in both drinking and non-drinking water systems. The company extends its expertise to a broad international clientele, spanning countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. Its operational strategy combines revenue generation from a network of franchised operations with the direct management of company-owned locations. Beyond its core leak detection and repair offerings, Water Intelligence also delivers diverse clean water and wastewater management solutions to residential, commercial, and municipal customers.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
25.99K
Market cap
£54.66M
P/E Ratio
14.35
Price-to-sales ratio
0.78
Enterprise value
$99.63M
Free cash flow yield
14.15%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.49
Return on equity
7.54%
ROIC
6.28%
Beta
0.98
Dividend yield
0.00%
Last dividend
£0.00
Financial overview
Revenue
$92.33M
Earnings per share
$0.30
Free cash flow
$10.30M
Net profit margin
5.50%
Gross margin
88.59%
EBITDA
$15.39M
Revenue growth
10.85%
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How to buy Water Intelligence from India
Indian residents can buy Water Intelligence 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 Water Intelligence and place an order
Find Water Intelligence by name or by its ticker, WATR, and choose an order type. Water Intelligence trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Water Intelligence position in GBP and INR. Water Intelligence 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 Water Intelligence from India
Trading and taxes when buying Water Intelligence 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
- NoneWater Intelligence does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.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 Water Intelligence stock?
Yes. Water Intelligence (WATR) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2005, in the Specialty Business Services 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 Water Intelligence share cost in rupees?
One Water Intelligence share is £3.25 — about ₹413 at a GBP/INR rate of 127.01 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the Water Intelligence 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 Water Intelligence 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 Water Intelligence 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 Water Intelligence price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Water Intelligence pay a dividend?
No. Water Intelligence 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 Water Intelligence 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 Water Intelligence 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 Water Intelligence?
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 Water Intelligence 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 Water Intelligence holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Water Intelligence 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.