BAE Systems plc
BAE Systems plc (LSE: BA) is trading at £19.72, about ₹2,505 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 11:36 AM ET, down 1.03% today. Indian residents can buy BAE Systems from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£19.58
Today's high
£19.94
52 week low
£15.29
52 week high
£23.60
BA opened at £19.85, closed previously at £19.93, and has traded between £15.29 and £23.60 over the past 52 weeks.
About
BAE Systems plc, established in 1970 and headquartered in Farnborough, United Kingdom, is a global leader in providing advanced defense, aerospace, and security solutions. The company's comprehensive operations are divided into five distinct business units. The Electronic Systems division focuses on developing and supplying sophisticated technological components, including electronic warfare systems, precise navigation and electro-optical sensors, digital engine and flight controls for both military and commercial aircraft, precision guidance and seeker solutions, secure military communication systems and data links, persistent surveillance technologies, space-based electronics, and electric drive propulsion systems. The Cyber & Intelligence segment plays a vital role in national security by modernizing, maintaining, and strengthening the cyber defenses of critical assets such as aircraft, radars, and missile systems to identify and counter threats. This segment also provides extensive systems engineering, integration, and sustainment services for essential weapons platforms, C5ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) capabilities, and cybersecurity infrastructure. Furthermore, it delivers bespoke solutions and services to intelligence and federal/civilian agencies, offers data intelligence to combat large-scale national threats, protects networks and data from cyberattacks, supplies security and intelligence services to the UK government and allied international governments, and includes anti-fraud, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-level data and digital services. The Platforms & Services (US) segment is responsible for the production of combat vehicles, various weapons, and munitions, in addition to offering ship repair services and managing government-owned munitions facilities. The Air segment concentrates on the design, manufacturing, upgrading, and ongoing support for both combat and jet trainer aircraft. Finally, the Maritime division undertakes the design, construction, and maintenance of naval vessels, including surface ships and submarines, as well as torpedoes, radar systems, and comprehensive command and combat systems. This segment is also a key supplier of naval gun systems, missile launchers, and precision munitions.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
6.30M
Market cap
£57.79B
P/E Ratio
28.17
Price-to-sales ratio
1.97
Enterprise value
£62.74B
Free cash flow yield
7.82%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.74
Return on equity
17.49%
ROIC
8.09%
Beta
-0.07
Dividend yield
1.84%
Last dividend
£0.36
Financial overview
Revenue
£28.34B
Earnings per share
£0.69
Free cash flow
£2.38B
Net profit margin
7.19%
Gross margin
26.02%
EBITDA
£3.77B
Revenue growth
7.69%
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How to buy BAE Systems from India
Indian residents can buy BAE Systems 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.
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 GBP.
Search for BAE Systems and place an order
Find BAE Systems by name or by its ticker, BA, and choose an order type. BAE Systems trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your BAE Systems position in GBP and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in BAE Systems from India
Trading and taxes when buying BAE Systems from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm UK
- 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 UK levies 0% withholding tax on company dividends paid to non-residents. BAE Systems’ current yield is 1.84%.Dividend tax explained
- Transaction tax
- The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it.
- Estate or inheritance tax
- May applyShares in UK-incorporated companies are UK-situs assets and fall within UK Inheritance Tax, charged at 40% above the £325,000 threshold for non-residents.Estate tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy BAE Systems stock?
Yes. BAE Systems (BA) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1988, in the Aerospace & Defense 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 GBP. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one BAE Systems share cost in rupees?
One BAE Systems share is £19.72 — about ₹2,505 at a GBP/INR rate of 127.01 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems shares taxed in India?
Non-residents are exempt from UK capital gains tax on the disposal of listed shares, 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 GBP/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the BAE Systems price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does BAE Systems pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. BAE Systems pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.84%; the last declared dividend was £0.36 per share, about ₹46.10. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The UK levies 0% withholding tax on company dividends paid to non-residents. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade BAE Systems from India?
The London Stock Exchange trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when the UK is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on BAE Systems shares held from India?
Shares in UK-incorporated companies are UK-situs assets and fall within UK Inheritance Tax, charged at 40% above the £325,000 threshold for non-residents. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position.
Are there transaction taxes when buying BAE Systems?
The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it. This is charged by the market, not by Paasa.
Do I have to declare BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell BAE Systems and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in GBP 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.