Burckhardt Compression Holding AG
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (SIX: BCHN) is trading at CHF 475.00, about ₹54,710 at today's CHF/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 11:31 AM ET, down 1.04% today. Indian residents can buy Burckhardt Compression from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CHF 472.50
Today's high
CHF 483.00
52 week low
CHF 434.50
52 week high
CHF 630.00
BCHN opened at CHF 483.00, closed previously at CHF 480.00, and has traded between CHF 434.50 and CHF 630.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (BCHN.SW), established in 1844 and headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, operates as a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced reciprocating compressors. The company's comprehensive product portfolio features a diverse range of compressors designed for various industrial needs. This includes the Laby labyrinth piston compressor, specifically engineered to manage extremely dry, dirty, or abrasive gases. For maritime and offshore operations, they provide Laby-GI compressors. Their robust API 618 process gas compressors are tailored for high-pressure applications involving hydrogen, hydrocarbons, and corrosive gases. Burckhardt also offers hyper compressors, high-pressure reciprocating units crucial for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) production, alongside standard high-pressure compressors capable of handling a broad spectrum of non-corrosive gases and mixtures such as air, hydrogen, nitrogen, helium, argon, and natural gas. Additionally, their specialized offerings encompass high-speed compressors for standardized natural gas production and transport, marine high-pressure compressors optimized for managing low boil-off gas (BOG) rates, and diaphragm compressors suitable for compact hydrogen fueling stations and the precise compression of small volumes of pure gases for medical or other specific uses. Beyond complete compressor systems, Burckhardt Compression supplies essential components like valves, rings, packings, capital parts, and specialized parts for both labyrinth piston and hyper/secondary compressors. The company complements its product line with an extensive array of services, including valve maintenance, efficient spare parts logistics, equipment revamping and upgrading, component repair, on-site field services, advanced condition monitoring and diagnostics, dedicated technical support, and professional training programs. Burckhardt's sophisticated compressor solutions are vital across numerous industries, including upstream oil and gas, marine, gas transportation and storage, refining, petrochemical and chemical processing, and the industrial gas sector.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
9.03K
Market cap
CHF 1.60B
P/E Ratio
14.57
Price-to-sales ratio
1.52
Enterprise value
CHF 1.48B
Free cash flow yield
8.01%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.42
Return on equity
30.48%
ROIC
21.27%
Beta
0.78
Dividend yield
3.79%
Last dividend
CHF 18.00
Financial overview
Revenue
CHF 1.06B
Earnings per share
CHF 32.60
Free cash flow
CHF 127.75M
Net profit margin
10.42%
Gross margin
28.85%
EBITDA
CHF 168.64M
Revenue growth
-3.52%
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How to buy Burckhardt Compression from India
Indian residents can buy Burckhardt Compression 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 Burckhardt Compression and place an order
Find Burckhardt Compression by name or by its ticker, BCHN, and choose an order type. Burckhardt Compression trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Burckhardt Compression 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 Burckhardt Compression from India
Trading and taxes when buying Burckhardt Compression 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. Burckhardt Compression’s current yield is 3.79%.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 Burckhardt Compression stock?
Yes. Burckhardt Compression (BCHN) has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 2006, in the Industrial - Machinery 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 Burckhardt Compression share cost in rupees?
One Burckhardt Compression share is CHF 475.00 — about ₹54,710 at a CHF/INR rate of 115.18 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Burckhardt Compression 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 Burckhardt Compression 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 Burckhardt Compression 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 Burckhardt Compression price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Burckhardt Compression pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Burckhardt Compression pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.79%; the last declared dividend was CHF 18.00 per share, about ₹2,073.24. 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 Burckhardt Compression 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 Burckhardt Compression 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 Burckhardt Compression holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Burckhardt Compression 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 Burckhardt Compression?
Yes. Burckhardt Compression 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.