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Invest in Fairfax India stock from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Fairfax India (FIH-U) shares directly through Paasa.
By Paasa · Updated
Fairfax India at a glance
- Price
- $17.03-$0.26 (1.50%)
- Market cap
- $1.77B
- Day range
- $17.00 – $17.17
- P/E
- 10.96
- Dividend yield
- None
- Volume
- 43.51K
- 1 month
- -5.55%
- 6 months
- +4.48%
- YTD
- -1.50%
- 1 year
- -0.35%
- 5 years
- +28.82%
Fairfax India statements, FY2021–FY2025
| Fiscal year | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $111.1M | $59.6M | $490.1M | $235.0M | $567.6M |
| Gross profit | $68.2M | $34.6M | $465.1M | $210.0M | $542.3M |
| Operating income | $597.2M | $26.2M | $451.9M | $196.0M | $533.5M |
| Net income | $417.7M | −$41.2M | $371.8M | $191.4M | $494.5M |
| Earnings per share | $3.10 | −$0.30 | $2.72 | $1.38 | $3.38 |
| EBITDA | $568.7M | $26.2M | $451.9M | $196.0M | $533.5M |
| Total assets | $4.0B | $3.6B | $3.8B | $3.4B | $3.6B |
| Total debt | $498.0M | $498.3M | $497.8M | $497.3M | $496.8M |
| Cash and short-term investments | $8.1M | $59.3M | $174.6M | $147.4M | $30.4M |
| Shareholders' equity | $3.1B | $2.8B | $3.0B | $2.6B | $2.8B |
| Operating cash flow | −$31.7M | −$103.4M | $66.6M | $152.3M | $61.1M |
| Free cash flow | −$31.7M | −$103.4M | $66.6M | $152.3M | $61.1M |
| Capital expenditure | $0.0 | $0.0 | $0.0 | $0.0 | $0.0 |
Fiscal years as reported, the latest ending 31 Dec 2025. Figures in USD; a dash means the provider reported nothing for that line.
Peer comparison
| Company | Ticker | Price | Market cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Financial | FFH.TO | CA$2,250.89 | CA$46.07B |
| Fairfax India | FFXDF | $17.02 | $1.77B |
| Knight Therapeutics | GUD.TO | CA$10.83 | CA$1.06B |
Peers as grouped by the data provider. This is not an investment recommendation.
How to invest in Fairfax India from India
Step 1
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Step 2
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Step 3
Search FIH-U and buy
Find Fairfax India by name or by its ticker, FIH-U, and place your order.
Why invest in Fairfax India from India
What Fairfax India does
Fairfax India Holdings Corporation functions as an investment holding entity, dedicating its capital deployment to the Indian market. Its portfolio encompasses both public and private equity stakes, alongside various debt instruments. Fairfax India operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector.
Hold a dollar asset
Fairfax India shares are priced in US dollars, so a weaker rupee adds to what they're worth in rupees. The rupee depreciated over 85% against the dollar between 2010 and 2025.
Paasa handles the paperwork
Investing abroad brings paperwork with it: remittance filings, capital gains reporting, foreign asset disclosure. Paasa prepares all of it for you. Your India-ready tax reports arrive at year end, ready to file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy Fairfax India stock from India?
Yes. Indian residents and NRIs can buy Fairfax India (FIH-U) shares directly through Paasa. Fairfax India is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, in the Asset Management industry. Your money leaves India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers.
What tax do I pay in India when I sell Fairfax India shares?
In India, gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%, and gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. Both are worked out in rupees at the USD/INR rate on the day you bought and the day you sold, so the currency move is part of the gain. Paasa's capital-gains statement gives you the figures for your return.