Bird Construction Inc.
Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) is trading at CA$79.17, about ₹5,391 at today's CAD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 0.80% today. Indian residents can buy Bird Construction from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CA$77.17
Today's high
CA$80.37
52 week low
CA$23.56
52 week high
CA$84.86
BDT opened at CA$79.39, closed previously at CA$79.81, and has traded between CA$23.56 and CA$84.86 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Bird Construction Inc. operates as a prominent general contractor throughout Canada, with a core expertise spanning the industrial, commercial, and institutional domains. Their industrial undertakings encompass the construction of diverse facilities such as manufacturing plants, processing centers, distribution hubs, and warehouses. They also execute intricate structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation works, often leveraging off-site metal and modular fabrication techniques. Complementing these, they offer specialized services like insulation, metal siding and cladding, ductwork, asbestos remediation, high-voltage testing and commissioning, and power line construction. The company is also active in civil construction, undertaking essential tasks like site preparation, earthworks, underground piping, foundation laying, and other concrete-related services, alongside crucial support for mining and hydroelectric projects. Their infrastructure portfolio includes the development of roads, bridges, railways, and the installation of underground utilities. In the institutional realm, Bird Construction builds and revitalizes a wide array of facilities, including hospitals, post-secondary institutions, K-12 schools, recreational complexes, correctional facilities, courthouses, government offices, and various long-term care and senior living accommodations. Commercially, their work spans the construction and refurbishment of office towers, shopping centers, large retail outlets, hotels, and both high-rise and mid-rise mixed-use residential developments. Furthermore, they extend their expertise to electrical and integrated system services, covering the design and installation of electrical and mechanical infrastructure, data communications, security systems, and comprehensive lifecycle support. Bird Construction caters to a broad clientele across sectors such as oil and gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), mining, renewable energy, water and wastewater management, nuclear power, general infrastructure, and residential development. Established in 1920, the company maintains its headquarters in Mississauga, Canada.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
326.42K
Market cap
CA$4.39B
P/E Ratio
73.31
Price-to-sales ratio
1.20
Enterprise value
CA$4.55B
Free cash flow yield
6.45%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.94
Return on equity
13.41%
ROIC
11.51%
Beta
0.72
Dividend yield
1.06%
Last dividend
CA$0.84
Financial overview
Revenue
CA$3.40B
Earnings per share
CA$0.86
Free cash flow
CA$85.12M
Net profit margin
1.63%
Gross margin
9.37%
EBITDA
CA$165.41M
Revenue growth
-0.02%
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How to buy Bird Construction from India
Indian residents can buy Bird Construction 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 CAD.
Search for Bird Construction and place an order
Find Bird Construction by name or by its ticker, BDT, and choose an order type. Bird Construction trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Bird Construction position in CAD 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 Bird Construction from India
Trading and taxes when buying Bird Construction from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- 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. Bird Construction’s current yield is 1.06%.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 Bird Construction stock?
Yes. Bird Construction (BDT) has been listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange since 2000, 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 CAD. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Bird Construction share cost in rupees?
One Bird Construction share is CA$79.17 — about ₹5,391 at a CAD/INR rate of 68.10 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the Bird Construction 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 Bird Construction 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 Bird Construction 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 CAD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Bird Construction price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Bird Construction pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Bird Construction pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.06%; the last declared dividend was CA$0.84 per share, about ₹57.20. 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 Bird Construction from India?
The Toronto Stock Exchange trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when Canada is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Do I have to declare Bird Construction 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 Bird Construction holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Bird Construction and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in CAD 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 Bird Construction?
Yes. Bird Construction is priced in CAD, so your rupee outcome combines the CAD move with the CAD/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back. Both directions are reflected in the capital-gains statement Paasa issues.