Watches of Switzerland Group plc
Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LSE: WOSG) is trading at £6.80, about ₹863 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 28 Sep 2026, 9:17 AM ET, up 1.12% today. Indian residents can buy Watches of Switzerland from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£6.72
Today's high
£6.81
52 week low
£3.58
52 week high
£8.02
WOSG opened at £6.76, closed previously at £6.73, and has traded between £3.58 and £8.02 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC operates primarily as a leading retailer of high-end timepieces and associated luxury items. Its extensive product catalog features prestigious watches, fine jewelry, and a selection of both contemporary and classic watches and jewelry, alongside various gift options. Beyond sales, the company offers crucial after-sales support, including servicing, repairs, and insurance solutions, specifically for its classic and fashion watch and jewelry lines. The group maintains a substantial physical presence with 131 retail locations across the United Kingdom and 40 showrooms throughout the United States. Additionally, it conducts online commerce through seven dedicated websites, operating under well-known brand identities such as Goldsmiths, Mappin & Webb, Watches of Switzerland, Mayors Jewelers, and Betteridge. Established in 1775, the firm's corporate headquarters are located in Leicester, UK.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
667.97K
Market cap
£1.57B
P/E Ratio
16.19
Price-to-sales ratio
0.86
Enterprise value
£2.06B
Free cash flow yield
11.08%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.87
Return on equity
16.31%
ROIC
10.88%
Beta
1.86
Dividend yield
0.00%
Last dividend
£0.00
Financial overview
Revenue
£1.83B
Earnings per share
£0.43
Free cash flow
£174.30M
Net profit margin
5.42%
Gross margin
12.98%
EBITDA
£279.60M
Revenue growth
10.68%
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How to buy Watches of Switzerland from India
Indian residents can buy Watches of Switzerland 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 Watches of Switzerland and place an order
Find Watches of Switzerland by name or by its ticker, WOSG, and choose an order type. Watches of Switzerland trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Watches of Switzerland position in GBP and INR. Watches of Switzerland 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 Watches of Switzerland from India
Trading and taxes when buying Watches of Switzerland 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
- NoneWatches of Switzerland 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 Watches of Switzerland stock?
Yes. Watches of Switzerland (WOSG) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2019, in the Specialty Retail 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 Watches of Switzerland share cost in rupees?
One Watches of Switzerland share is £6.80 — about ₹863 at a GBP/INR rate of 126.89 on 27 Sep 2026. Both the Watches of Switzerland 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 Watches of Switzerland 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 Watches of Switzerland 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 Watches of Switzerland price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Watches of Switzerland pay a dividend?
No. Watches of Switzerland 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 Watches of Switzerland 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 Watches of Switzerland 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 Watches of Switzerland?
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 Watches of Switzerland 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 Watches of Switzerland holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Watches of Switzerland 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.