KT&G Corporation
KT&G Corporation (KRX: 033780) is trading at ₩177,400.00, about ₹12,828 at today's KRW/INR rate, as of 8 Oct 2026, 2:30 AM ET, down 1.22% today. KT&G is not currently available to trade on Paasa; this page shows its price, statistics and the Indian tax treatment for information.
Quote
Today's low
₩177,400.00
Today's high
₩180,800.00
52 week low
₩132,100.00
52 week high
₩192,400.00
033780 opened at ₩178,600.00, closed previously at ₩179,600.00, and has traded between ₩132,100.00 and ₩192,400.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
KT&G Corporation, a diversified South Korean enterprise that operates alongside its subsidiaries, specializes in a broad array of industries. Its primary business involves the manufacturing and distribution of tobacco products and related materials. Beyond this, the company is a significant provider of health and wellness items, offering red ginseng, various red ginseng-based goods, and other health-focused foods. Its extensive product portfolio also features food and beverage items, along with cosmetic and beauty products. Further diversifying its operations, KT&G offers support services for leaf tobacco cultivation and maintains a presence in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors. This includes the development, production, and supply of pharmaceuticals, encompassing bio-pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter medicines, and a range of medical supplies and equipment. The corporation also holds investments in commercial ventures such as trading, real estate management, property leasing, and housing development. Additionally, it is involved in the development and ongoing management of hotels. Founded in 1987, the company originally operated under the name Korea Tobacco and Ginseng Corporation before officially changing to KT&G Corporation in December 2002. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Daejeon, South Korea.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
306.56K
Market cap
₩18.42T
P/E Ratio
13.33
Price-to-sales ratio
2.65
Enterprise value
₩17.83T
Free cash flow yield
-0.10%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.20
Return on equity
11.79%
ROIC
8.68%
Beta
0.19
Dividend yield
3.72%
Last dividend
₩2,000.00
Financial overview
Revenue
₩6.58T
Earnings per share
₩10,220.00
Free cash flow
-₩16.96B
Net profit margin
20.67%
Gross margin
45.72%
EBITDA
₩1.63T
Revenue growth
11.35%
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KT&G for Indian investors
KT&G is listed on the Korea Exchange. It is not currently available to trade on Paasa; the figures on this page are for information, and the tax notes below apply to Indian residents who hold it.
Taxes on KT&G for Indian residents
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 3:30 pm KST
- 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. KT&G’s current yield is 3.72%.Dividend tax explained
FAQs
Can I buy KT&G on Paasa?
KT&G (033780) has been listed on the Korea Exchange since 1999, in the Tobacco industry. KT&G is not currently available to trade on Paasa; the figures on this page are for information. Indian residents who hold it through another broker still declare it under the rules below.
How much does one KT&G share cost in rupees?
One KT&G share is ₩177,400.00 — about ₹12,828 at a KRW/INR rate of 0.0723 on 7 Oct 2026. Both the KT&G price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for investing abroad 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.
How are gains on KT&G 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 KRW/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the KT&G price.
Does KT&G pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. KT&G pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.72%; the last declared dividend was ₩2,000.00 per share, about ₹144.62. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.
When does KRX trade, in Indian time?
The Korea Exchange trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST in Indian time.
Do I have to declare KT&G 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. The holding is reported with its cost and its closing value.
Does the rupee rate affect what I make on KT&G?
Yes. KT&G is priced in KRW, so your rupee outcome combines the KRW move with the KRW/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back.