Arkema S.A.
Arkema S.A. (PAR: AKE) is trading at €55.25, about ₹6,001 at today's EUR/INR rate, as of 9 Oct 2026, 9:56 AM ET, up 1.47% today. Indian residents can buy Arkema from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
€54.60
Today's high
€55.40
52 week low
€48.30
52 week high
€67.05
AKE opened at €54.60, closed previously at €54.45, and has traded between €48.30 and €67.05 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Arkema S.A. operates as a global producer and distributor of specialty chemicals and advanced materials. Its operations are strategically divided into four key business segments: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, Coating Solutions, and Intermediates. Through its Adhesive Solutions segment, Arkema delivers bonding products essential for construction, building renovation, DIY projects, durable consumer goods, and various packaging and non-woven applications. This encompasses sealants, tiling and flooring adhesives, and waterproofing systems for both professional and individual users. Industrially, these solutions are vital for sectors like automotive, textiles, glazing, flexible and rigid packaging, and hygiene. The Advanced Materials division focuses on high-performance polymers like specialty polyamides and polyvinylidene fluoride, alongside a range of performance additives. These additives, including specialty surfactants, molecular sieves, organic peroxides, thiochemicals, and hydrogen peroxide, find critical applications across diverse industries. These span automotive and transportation, oil and gas, renewable energy, consumer products, electronics, construction, protective coatings, animal feed, and water treatment. Within Coating Solutions, Arkema supplies a comprehensive array of products, such as acrylics and coating resins for both European and North American markets. This segment also features Sartomer photocure resins and Coatex rheology additives, as well as decorative paints, industrial coatings, and adhesives. Its offerings cater to diverse industries, including paper manufacturing, superabsorbent materials, water treatment, oil and gas extraction, 3D printing, and electronics. Finally, the Intermediates segment delivers essential industrial chemicals, including fluorogases and acrylics. These are crucial for a variety of applications in construction, refrigeration and air conditioning, automotive manufacturing, coatings, and water treatment. Established in 2003, Arkema S.A. maintains its headquarters in Colombes, France.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
197.80K
Market cap
€4.18B
P/E Ratio
96.93
Price-to-sales ratio
0.47
Enterprise value
€7.11B
Free cash flow yield
8.56%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.63
Return on equity
1.04%
ROIC
1.26%
Beta
0.99
Dividend yield
6.52%
Last dividend
€3.60
Financial overview
Revenue
€9.07B
Earnings per share
€0.83
Free cash flow
€337.00M
Net profit margin
0.67%
Gross margin
17.83%
EBITDA
€1.25B
Revenue growth
-4.99%
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How to buy Arkema from India
Indian residents can buy Arkema 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. Read the full guide: how to invest in Arkema from India
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 EUR.
Search for Arkema and place an order
Find Arkema by name or by its ticker, AKE, and choose an order type. Arkema trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Arkema position in EUR and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying Arkema from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 5:30 pm CET
- 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. Arkema’s current yield is 6.52%.Dividend tax explained
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Arkema stock?
Yes. Arkema (AKE) has been listed on Euronext Paris since 2006, in the Chemicals - Specialty 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 EUR. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Arkema share cost in rupees?
One Arkema share is €55.25 — about ₹6,001 at an EUR/INR rate of 108.61 on 8 Oct 2026. Both the Arkema 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 Arkema 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 Arkema 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 EUR/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Arkema price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Arkema pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Arkema pays a dividend and the current yield is 6.52%; the last declared dividend was €3.60 per share, about ₹391.00. 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 Arkema from India?
Euronext Paris trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when France is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Do I have to declare Arkema 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 Arkema holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Arkema and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in EUR 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 Arkema?
Yes. Arkema is priced in EUR, so your rupee outcome combines the EUR move with the EUR/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back. Both directions are reflected in the capital-gains statement Paasa issues.