George Weston Limited
George Weston Limited (TSX: WN-PA) is trading at CA$25.15, about ₹1,710 at today's CAD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 1:45 PM ET. Indian residents can buy George Weston from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CA$25.06
Today's high
CA$25.18
52 week low
CA$24.91
52 week high
CA$26.70
WN-PA opened at CA$25.18, closed previously at CA$25.15, and has traded between CA$24.91 and CA$26.70 over the past 52 weeks.
About
George Weston Limited (GWL) is a diversified Canadian enterprise with operations spanning food and drug retail, alongside financial services, both domestically and across global markets. Its business is structured around two core divisions: Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) and Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (Choice Properties). The Loblaw division encompasses a broad retail offering, including groceries, pharmaceuticals, health and beauty products, clothing, general merchandise, and various financial solutions. Notably, this segment manages the retail drug store chain known as Shoppers Drug Mart. Furthermore, it extends its financial reach by offering credit cards, insurance brokerage, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs), and wireless communication services. Meanwhile, Choice Properties is dedicated to the ownership, operation, and management of a diverse portfolio of real estate assets, covering commercial, residential, tenant-occupied, industrial, and office spaces. GWL markets its own product lines under well-known names such as President's Choice, Life Brand, and Farmer's Market. Established in 1882, the firm maintains its headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operates as a subsidiary of Wittington Investments, Limited.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
2.98K
Market cap
CA$15.08B
P/E Ratio
39.15
Price-to-sales ratio
0.59
Enterprise value
CA$57.11B
Free cash flow yield
11.52%
Debt-to-equity ratio
4.39
Return on equity
20.42%
ROIC
9.42%
Beta
0.48
Dividend yield
1.21%
Last dividend
CA$1.45
Financial overview
Revenue
CA$64.51B
Earnings per share
CA$2.85
Free cash flow
CA$3.23B
Net profit margin
1.59%
Gross margin
31.55%
EBITDA
CA$6.87B
Revenue growth
4.71%
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How to buy George Weston from India
Indian residents can buy George Weston 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 CAD.
Search for George Weston and place an order
Find George Weston by name or by its ticker, WN-PA, and choose an order type. George Weston trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your George Weston position in CAD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying George Weston 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. George Weston’s current yield is 1.21%.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 George Weston stock?
Yes. George Weston (WN-PA) has been listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange since 2008, in the Grocery Stores 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 CAD. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one George Weston share cost in rupees?
One George Weston share is CA$25.15 — about ₹1,710 at a CAD/INR rate of 68.00 on 26 Sep 2026. Both the George Weston 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 George Weston 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 George Weston 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 CAD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the George Weston price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does George Weston pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. George Weston pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.21%; the last declared dividend was CA$1.45 per share, about ₹98.60. 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 George Weston from India?
The Toronto Stock Exchange 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 Canada is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Do I have to declare George Weston 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 George Weston holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell George Weston and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in CAD 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 George Weston?
Yes. George Weston is priced in CAD, so your rupee outcome combines the CAD move with the CAD/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back. Both directions are reflected in the capital-gains statement Paasa issues.