Banque Cantonale de Genève S.A.
Banque Cantonale de Genève S.A. (SIX: BCGE) is trading at CHF 34.70, about ₹4,024 at today's CHF/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 10:58 AM ET, up 2.97% today. Indian residents can buy Banque Cantonale de Genève from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CHF 33.60
Today's high
CHF 34.80
52 week low
CHF 23.70
52 week high
CHF 37.50
BCGE opened at CHF 33.70, closed previously at CHF 33.70, and has traded between CHF 23.70 and CHF 37.50 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Established in 1816 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Banque Cantonale de Genève SA (BCGE) offers a comprehensive suite of banking and financial solutions to a diverse clientele, including private individuals, corporate entities, and institutional clients. For individual customers, BCGE provides various account types such as checking, individual, and savings accounts, in addition to safe deposit boxes, foreign currency services, and bank cards. The bank also assists with short, medium, and long-term savings products, alongside specialized services like pension planning, investment management, and private banking. Lending options extend to housing finance, consumer credit, and mortgage loans. Corporate clients benefit from a wide array of services including corporate finance, cash flow management, export financing, real estate and construction funding, international commodity trade finance, and strategic corporate advisory. BCGE also offers equity finance solutions and commercial loans. Furthermore, the bank delivers specialized financial services, market products, asset management, and advisory support for institutional clients, banks, and insurance companies. Independent wealth managers also receive dedicated services. Beyond traditional banking, BCGE actively participates in real estate brokerage, asset transfer management, and online banking platforms, as well as providing company valuation and selling activities. It also manages public offerings and placements in financial markets. BCGE maintains a robust operational footprint, comprising 21 branches and 125 ATMs. In addition to its Geneva base, the bank operates offices in other Swiss cities like Lausanne, Zurich, and Basel, complemented by an international presence in Lyon, Annecy, Paris, Dubai, and Hong Kong.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
13.49K
Market cap
CHF 2.48B
P/E Ratio
10.12
Price-to-sales ratio
3.45
Enterprise value
CHF 6.02B
Free cash flow yield
-30.08%
Debt-to-equity ratio
4.42
Return on equity
9.70%
ROIC
0.69%
Beta
0.02
Dividend yield
2.02%
Last dividend
CHF 0.70
Financial overview
Revenue
CHF 746.45M
Earnings per share
CHF 3.09
Free cash flow
-CHF 747.29M
Net profit margin
34.10%
Gross margin
81.13%
EBITDA
CHF 275.79M
Revenue growth
27.49%
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How to buy Banque Cantonale de Genève from India
Indian residents can buy Banque Cantonale de Genève 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 CHF.
Search for Banque Cantonale de Genève and place an order
Find Banque Cantonale de Genève by name or by its ticker, BCGE, and choose an order type. Banque Cantonale de Genève trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Banque Cantonale de Genève position in CHF 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 Banque Cantonale de Genève from India
Trading and taxes when buying Banque Cantonale de Genève 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. Banque Cantonale de Genève’s current yield is 2.02%.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 Banque Cantonale de Genève stock?
Yes. Banque Cantonale de Genève (BCGE) has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1995, in the Banks - Regional 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 CHF. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Banque Cantonale de Genève share cost in rupees?
One Banque Cantonale de Genève share is CHF 34.70 — about ₹4,024 at a CHF/INR rate of 115.97 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the Banque Cantonale de Genève 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 Banque Cantonale de Genève 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 Banque Cantonale de Genève 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 CHF/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Banque Cantonale de Genève price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Banque Cantonale de Genève pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Banque Cantonale de Genève pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.02%; the last declared dividend was CHF 0.70 per share, about ₹81.18. 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 Banque Cantonale de Genève from India?
The SIX Swiss Exchange trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when Switzerland is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Do I have to declare Banque Cantonale de Genève 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 Banque Cantonale de Genève holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Banque Cantonale de Genève and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in CHF 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 Banque Cantonale de Genève?
Yes. Banque Cantonale de Genève is priced in CHF, so your rupee outcome combines the CHF move with the CHF/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back. Both directions are reflected in the capital-gains statement Paasa issues.