Multi-Chem Limited
Multi-Chem Limited (SES: AWZ) is trading at S$2.26, about ₹171 at today's SGD/INR rate, as of 9 Oct 2026, 5:14 AM ET, up 0.89% today. Indian residents can buy Multi-Chem from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
S$2.23
Today's high
S$2.26
52 week low
S$1.89
52 week high
S$4.50
AWZ opened at S$2.23, closed previously at S$2.24, and has traded between S$1.89 and S$4.50 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Multi-Chem Limited functions as an investment holding company, with its business activities primarily segmented into its Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Business and Information Technology (IT) Business. The IT division is engaged in the distribution of internet and network hardware and software, complemented by installation, technical support, and maintenance services. Its market reach extends across Singapore, Greater China, Australia, India, and other international regions. The PCB division provides specialized services to circuit board fabricators. It also functions as a distributor for a wide selection of specialty chemicals, alongside crucial PCB manufacturing materials and equipment. This comprehensive offering includes entry and back-up materials for drilling processes, non-woven brushes for surface preparation, tacky rollers, tack cloths/wipes, machines for eliminating foreign particles from PCBs, automatic drill regrinding systems, and advanced x-ray inspection equipment. Furthermore, Multi-Chem leases machinery, delivers software consultancy and implementation solutions, and conducts IT training programs. The company was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Singapore.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
59.27K
Market cap
S$203.62M
P/E Ratio
7.29
Price-to-sales ratio
0.29
Enterprise value
S$266.15M
Free cash flow yield
14.07%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.01
Return on equity
17.37%
ROIC
12.67%
Beta
0.10
Dividend yield
16.20%
Last dividend
S$0.31
Financial overview
Revenue
S$653.92M
Earnings per share
S$0.29
Free cash flow
S$43.09M
Net profit margin
3.90%
Gross margin
13.29%
EBITDA
S$30.40M
Revenue growth
-0.68%
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How to buy Multi-Chem from India
Indian residents can buy Multi-Chem 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 Multi-Chem 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 SGD.
Search for Multi-Chem and place an order
Find Multi-Chem by name or by its ticker, AWZ, and choose an order type. Multi-Chem trades 6:30 am – 2:30 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Multi-Chem position in SGD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying Multi-Chem from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm SGT
- 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. Singapore levies 0% withholding tax on dividends from resident companies. Multi-Chem’s current yield is 16.20%.Dividend tax explained
- Transaction tax
- Singapore levies no stamp duty or transaction tax on listed equities.
- Estate or inheritance tax
- May applySingapore imposes no estate or inheritance tax on listed securities.Estate tax explained
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Multi-Chem stock?
Yes. Multi-Chem (AWZ) has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since 2000, in the Industrial - Distribution 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 SGD. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Multi-Chem share cost in rupees?
One Multi-Chem share is S$2.26 — about ₹171 at an SGD/INR rate of 75.69 on 8 Oct 2026. Both the Multi-Chem 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 Multi-Chem 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 Multi-Chem shares taxed in India?
Singapore does not levy capital gains tax on the sale of shares, ETFs or REITs, 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 SGD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Multi-Chem price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Multi-Chem pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Multi-Chem pays a dividend and the current yield is 16.20%; the last declared dividend was S$0.31 per share, about ₹23.54. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Singapore levies 0% withholding tax on dividends from resident companies. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Multi-Chem from India?
The Singapore Exchange trades 6:30 am – 2:30 pm IST in Indian time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Multi-Chem shares held from India?
Singapore imposes no estate or inheritance tax on listed securities.
Are there transaction taxes when buying Multi-Chem?
Singapore levies no stamp duty or transaction tax on listed equities.
Do I have to declare Multi-Chem 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 Multi-Chem holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Multi-Chem and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (6:30 am – 2:30 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in SGD 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.