Karat Packaging Inc.
Karat Packaging Inc. (NASDAQ: KRT) is trading at $53.80, about ₹5,212 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 8 Oct 2026, 4:00 PM ET, up 0.79% today. Indian residents can buy Karat Packaging from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$52.75
Today's high
$54.42
52 week low
$20.61
52 week high
$55.36
KRT opened at $52.84, closed previously at $53.38, and has traded between $20.61 and $55.36 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Karat Packaging Inc. is a company dedicated to the manufacturing and distribution of various single-use consumables. These items, crafted from materials such as traditional plastics, paper, and environmentally friendly biopolymer-based or other compostable forms, are primarily intended for use across the restaurant and broader foodservice sectors. Its product range is extensive, encompassing items like containers for food and carry-out orders, packaging bags, general tableware, drinking cups, matching lids, disposable cutlery, straws, specialized beverage components, necessary equipment, and protective gloves, many of which are sold under its "Karat Earth" label. The company supplies its merchandise to a diverse clientele, including national and regional wholesale distributors, large restaurant groups, retail outlets, and direct online purchasers. Furthermore, Karat Packaging offers supplementary services such as innovation in new product lines, graphic design, custom printing, and comprehensive logistics solutions. The firm was established in 2000 and operates from its main office situated in Chino, California.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
148.31K
Market cap
$1.07B
P/E Ratio
21.43
Price-to-sales ratio
2.18
Enterprise value
$494.68M
Free cash flow yield
6.47%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.44
Return on equity
21.07%
ROIC
12.88%
Beta
0.76
Dividend yield
3.38%
Last dividend
$1.82
Financial overview
Revenue
$467.74M
Earnings per share
$1.57
Free cash flow
$29.31M
Net profit margin
10.18%
Gross margin
40.49%
EBITDA
$66.19M
Revenue growth
10.67%
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How to buy Karat Packaging from India
Indian residents can buy Karat Packaging 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 Karat Packaging 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.
Search for Karat Packaging and place an order
Find Karat Packaging by name or by its ticker, KRT, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Karat Packaging trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Karat Packaging position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying Karat Packaging from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- 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. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Karat Packaging’s current yield is 3.38%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Karat Packaging stock?
Yes. Karat Packaging (KRT) has been listed on NASDAQ since 2021, in the Packaging & Containers 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. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one Karat Packaging share cost in rupees?
One Karat Packaging share is $53.80 — about ₹5,212 at a USD/INR rate of 96.88 on 8 Oct 2026. Both the Karat Packaging 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 Karat Packaging 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.
Can I buy whole shares of Karat Packaging?
Yes. One Karat Packaging share is $53.80, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in Karat Packaging.
How are gains on Karat Packaging shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, 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 USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Karat Packaging price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Karat Packaging pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Karat Packaging pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.38%; the last declared dividend was $1.82 per share, about ₹176.32. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Karat Packaging from India?
NASDAQ trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Karat Packaging shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare Karat Packaging 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 Karat Packaging holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Karat Packaging and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD 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.