Babcock International Group PLC
Babcock International Group PLC (LSE: BAB) is trading at £9.99, about ₹1,269 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 11:43 AM ET, up 1.32% today. Indian residents can buy Babcock International from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£9.74
Today's high
£10.13
52 week low
£9.02
52 week high
£15.27
BAB opened at £9.90, closed previously at £9.86, and has traded between £9.02 and £15.27 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Babcock International Group PLC is a prominent provider of specialized services to the aerospace, defense, and security industries, operating globally with a presence in the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa, North America, and Australasia. The company structures its diverse operations across four key divisions: Marine, Nuclear, Land, and Aviation. Its core capabilities encompass the design, procurement, operation, and ongoing management of vital utility and process equipment. Babcock also offers extensive asset management solutions, specialized defense and maritime training, intelligence services, equipment and system support, and the oversight of facilities and infrastructure, including the provision of naval platforms. The company provides complete lifecycle support, from initial design and manufacturing, for various mechanical and electrical systems and equipment. Within its Marine and Nuclear segments, Babcock delivers naval architecture, complex engineering, and project management expertise. This extends to supporting submarine fleets, executing intricate decommissioning programs, providing critical training and operational support, managing new build projects, and undertaking design and installation services. The Land division focuses on managing essential vehicle fleets, delivering equipment support and training to both military and civilian clients. It is also responsible for the entire lifecycle, from design and assessment through manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and decommissioning, of specialized vehicles for police, fire, ambulance, civil service, military, and other security organizations. Furthermore, this segment is involved in plain line track renewal and provides engineering services for railway projects, including signaling, telecommunications, and on-track plant operations. Finally, the Aviation division supplies crucial engineering services to defense and civil customers, such as pilot training, equipment sustainment, and airbase management, alongside operating aviation fleets dedicated to providing emergency services. Established in 1891, Babcock International Group PLC is based in London, United Kingdom.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
2.33M
Market cap
£4.92B
P/E Ratio
23.52
Price-to-sales ratio
0.95
Enterprise value
£6.16B
Free cash flow yield
4.53%
Debt-to-equity ratio
1.79
Return on equity
34.40%
ROIC
11.60%
Beta
0.86
Dividend yield
0.75%
Last dividend
£0.08
Financial overview
Revenue
£5.18B
Earnings per share
£0.42
Free cash flow
£263.20M
Net profit margin
4.08%
Gross margin
5.89%
EBITDA
£473.20M
Revenue growth
7.17%
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How to buy Babcock International from India
Indian residents can buy Babcock International 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 Babcock International and place an order
Find Babcock International by name or by its ticker, BAB, and choose an order type. Babcock International trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Babcock International 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 Babcock International from India
Trading and taxes when buying Babcock International 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. Babcock International’s current yield is 0.75%.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 Babcock International stock?
Yes. Babcock International (BAB) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1989, in the Engineering & Construction 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 Babcock International share cost in rupees?
One Babcock International share is £9.99 — about ₹1,269 at a GBP/INR rate of 127.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Babcock International 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 Babcock International 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 Babcock International 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 Babcock International price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Babcock International pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Babcock International pays a dividend and the current yield is 0.75%; the last declared dividend was £0.08 per share, about ₹9.53. 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 Babcock International 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 Babcock International 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 Babcock International?
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 Babcock International 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 Babcock International holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Babcock International 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.