Berner Kantonalbank AG
Berner Kantonalbank AG (SIX: BEKN) is trading at CHF 416.50, about ₹48,300 at today's CHF/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 11:30 AM ET, up 0.24% today. Indian residents can buy Berner Kantonalbank from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CHF 415.00
Today's high
CHF 422.00
52 week low
CHF 252.50
52 week high
CHF 430.00
BEKN opened at CHF 419.00, closed previously at CHF 415.50, and has traded between CHF 252.50 and CHF 430.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Berner Kantonalbank AG, a prominent cantonal bank operating in Switzerland, delivers a comprehensive array of banking and financial solutions to both private individuals and corporate entities across the country. Its extensive product suite includes various savings accounts, such as investment, shareholder, youth, education, and SME options, alongside diverse transactional accounts like deposit, current, rental, payment, pension, and client funds accounts. The bank also provides clients with a selection of bank and credit cards. A significant part of its offering involves financing and lending, encompassing mortgages, general financing products, and specialized funding for businesses, investments, and real estate, complemented by safeguards and guarantees. Its robust asset management services provide strategic consulting, portfolio optimization and simulation, investment advisory, access to various investment funds, and detailed securities accounting. Furthermore, the institution actively engages in trading financial instruments, including stocks, bonds, derivatives, currencies, and money market instruments. Established in 1834, initially known as Kantonalbank von Bern, the company adopted its current name, Berner Kantonalbank AG, in 1991. Headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, it serves its clientele through a network of 60 branches.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
4.36K
Market cap
CHF 3.86B
P/E Ratio
21.22
Price-to-sales ratio
5.61
Enterprise value
CHF 8.07B
Free cash flow yield
10.39%
Debt-to-equity ratio
4.01
Return on equity
5.89%
ROIC
0.37%
Beta
0.01
Dividend yield
2.59%
Last dividend
CHF 10.80
Financial overview
Revenue
CHF 681.43M
Earnings per share
CHF 18.93
Free cash flow
CHF 400.72M
Net profit margin
26.42%
Gross margin
83.84%
EBITDA
CHF 261.81M
Revenue growth
-8.95%
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How to buy Berner Kantonalbank from India
Indian residents can buy Berner Kantonalbank 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 Berner Kantonalbank and place an order
Find Berner Kantonalbank by name or by its ticker, BEKN, and choose an order type. Berner Kantonalbank trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Berner Kantonalbank 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 Berner Kantonalbank from India
Trading and taxes when buying Berner Kantonalbank 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. Berner Kantonalbank’s current yield is 2.59%.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 Berner Kantonalbank stock?
Yes. Berner Kantonalbank (BEKN) has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 2000, 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 Berner Kantonalbank share cost in rupees?
One Berner Kantonalbank share is CHF 416.50 — about ₹48,300 at a CHF/INR rate of 115.97 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the Berner Kantonalbank 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 Berner Kantonalbank 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 Berner Kantonalbank 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 Berner Kantonalbank price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Berner Kantonalbank pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Berner Kantonalbank pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.59%; the last declared dividend was CHF 10.80 per share, about ₹1,252.43. 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 Berner Kantonalbank 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 Berner Kantonalbank 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 Berner Kantonalbank holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Berner Kantonalbank 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 Berner Kantonalbank?
Yes. Berner Kantonalbank 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.