Kakao Corp.
Kakao Corp. (KRX: 035720) is trading at ₩32,300.00, about ₹2,336 at today's KRW/INR rate, as of 8 Oct 2026, 2:30 AM ET, down 2.27% today. Kakao 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
₩32,200.00
Today's high
₩32,900.00
52 week low
₩32,200.00
52 week high
₩69,700.00
035720 opened at ₩32,900.00, closed previously at ₩33,050.00, and has traded between ₩32,200.00 and ₩69,700.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Based in South Korea, Kakao Corporation manages a diverse array of mobile and internet-based platforms. These platforms encompass various ventures, including their messaging services, web portal activities, and additional enterprises. Through these offerings, users can engage in communication, discover information, conduct online shopping, process digital payments, and access utilities like mobile transportation solutions. Key brands associated with the company's services include Kakao, Daum, and Melon. Previously known as Daum Kakao Corp., the organization adopted its current name, Kakao Corp., in October 2015. Established in 1995, Kakao Corp. maintains its primary offices in Jeju, South Korea.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
2.26M
Market cap
₩14.23T
P/E Ratio
44.62
Price-to-sales ratio
1.73
Enterprise value
₩24.02T
Free cash flow yield
3.48%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.27
Return on equity
4.11%
ROIC
3.04%
Beta
1.10
Dividend yield
0.23%
Last dividend
₩75.00
Financial overview
Revenue
₩8.10T
Earnings per share
₩1,055.09
Free cash flow
₩925.59B
Net profit margin
3.86%
Gross margin
63.35%
EBITDA
₩1.55T
Revenue growth
2.89%
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Kakao for Indian investors
Kakao 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 Kakao 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. Kakao’s current yield is 0.23%.Dividend tax explained
FAQs
Can I buy Kakao on Paasa?
Kakao (035720) has been listed on the Korea Exchange since 2000, in the Internet Content & Information industry. Kakao 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 Kakao share cost in rupees?
One Kakao share is ₩32,300.00 — about ₹2,336 at a KRW/INR rate of 0.0723 on 7 Oct 2026. Both the Kakao 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 Kakao 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 Kakao price.
Does Kakao pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Kakao pays a dividend and the current yield is 0.23%; the last declared dividend was ₩75.00 per share, about ₹5.42. 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 Kakao 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 Kakao?
Yes. Kakao 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.