Société BIC S.A.
Société BIC S.A. (PAR: BB) is trading at €66.90, about ₹7,308 at today's EUR/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM ET, down 0.59% today. Indian residents can buy Société BIC from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
€66.90
Today's high
€67.50
52 week low
€46.20
52 week high
€69.50
BB opened at €67.50, closed previously at €67.30, and has traded between €46.20 and €69.50 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Société BIC S.A. is a global manufacturer and distributor of consumer products, specializing in writing instruments, lighters, and personal care items. The company offers a broad array of stationery, including various pens (such as ballpoint, gel, fineliner, and felt-tip), pencils (graphite, mechanical, and coloring), markers, sticky notes, whiteboards, correction products, and a selection of art and craft supplies like crayons and watercolors. Within its personal care division, BIC produces razors, refillable shaving systems, and related creams and lotions. Its lighter range features a variety of options, from standard pocket and utility lighters to decorative and multipurpose designs. Beyond these core categories, BIC also supplies other consumer goods, including hosiery, batteries, and promotional merchandise. The company's operational scope extends further to include delivery services, industrial equipment manufacturing, the development and distribution of IT solutions, and involvement in real estate and insurance. BIC's products are marketed worldwide under well-known brands such as BIC, BIC Kids, Cello, RocketBook, Tipp-Ex, and DJEEP. These goods reach consumers through a diverse network that encompasses mass-market retailers, traditional stores, office product suppliers, and its dedicated e-commerce platform. Société BIC S.A. was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Clichy, France.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
31.38K
Market cap
€2.71B
P/E Ratio
23.07
Price-to-sales ratio
1.32
Enterprise value
€2.62B
Free cash flow yield
10.92%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.19
Return on equity
6.96%
ROIC
4.04%
Beta
-0.05
Dividend yield
3.59%
Last dividend
€2.40
Financial overview
Revenue
€2.09B
Earnings per share
€2.09
Free cash flow
€222.00M
Net profit margin
5.74%
Gross margin
53.08%
EBITDA
€275.00M
Revenue growth
-4.85%
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How to buy Société BIC from India
Indian residents can buy Société BIC 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 EUR.
Search for Société BIC and place an order
Find Société BIC by name or by its ticker, BB, and choose an order type. Société BIC trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Société BIC position in EUR 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 Société BIC from India
Trading and taxes when buying Société BIC 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. Société BIC’s current yield is 3.59%.Dividend tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Société BIC stock?
Yes. Société BIC (BB) has been listed on Euronext Paris since 2000, in the Household & Personal Products 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 Société BIC share cost in rupees?
One Société BIC share is €66.90 — about ₹7,308 at an EUR/INR rate of 109.24 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the Société BIC 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 Société BIC 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 Société BIC 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 Société BIC price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Société BIC pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Société BIC pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.59%; the last declared dividend was €2.40 per share, about ₹262.17. 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 Société BIC 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 Société BIC 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 Société BIC holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Société BIC 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 Société BIC?
Yes. Société BIC 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.