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Lion Finance Group PLC

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Lion Finance Group PLC (LSE: BGEO) is trading at £145.80, about ₹18,516 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM ET, up 3.26% today. Indian residents can buy Lion Finance from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Quote

Open:£141.20
Previous close:£141.20
Volume:79.05K

Today's low

£141.10

Today's high

£145.80

52 week low

£73.20

52 week high

£145.80

BGEO opened at £141.20, closed previously at £141.20, and has traded between £73.20 and £145.80 over the past 52 weeks.

About

Bank of Georgia Group PLC, identified by the symbol BGEO.L, is a financial services provider that offers a diverse range of banking products and services primarily within Georgia. The company segments its operations into three core divisions: Retail Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and BNB. The Retail Banking division serves a broad clientele, including individual consumers across mass-market and affluent tiers, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-businesses. This segment delivers a variety of credit solutions, such as consumer loans, mortgage financing, overdraft facilities, and credit cards. It also facilitates funds transfers, settlement services, and manages customer deposits. Its offerings are branded under names like Express, Bank of Georgia, MSME, and SOLO. The Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) segment caters to corporate and institutional clients. It provides an array of services, including various loan and credit facilities, efficient funds transfer and settlement processing, trade finance support, and assistance with documentary operations. Additionally, CIB oversees savings and term deposit accounts for its corporate customers. This segment also extends specialized private banking services to high-net-worth individuals and offers brokerage services. The BNB segment focuses on providing both retail and corporate banking solutions to its customer base in Belarus. As of December 31, 2021, the company maintained a significant physical presence, operating 211 retail branches, alongside a network of 989 automated teller machines (ATMs) and 3,134 Express Pay terminals. Bank of Georgia Group PLC was established in 2017 and has its main headquarters situated in London, United Kingdom.

Country
GB
CEO
Archil Gachechiladze
Exchange listed on
LSE
Industry
Banks - Regional
Base currency
GBP
Full Time Employees
13,343
Sector
Financial Services
IPO date
24/11/2006

Key statistics

Avg. volume

73.84K

Market cap

£6.28B

P/E Ratio

2.66

Price-to-sales ratio

0.96

Enterprise value

GEL 9.97B

Free cash flow yield

0.00%

Debt-to-equity ratio

0.93

Return on equity

27.08%

ROIC

11.59%

Beta

0.77

Dividend yield

2.17%

Last dividend

£3.70

Financial overview

Revenue

GEL 6.70B

Earnings per share

GEL 50.27

Free cash flow

GEL 1.86B

Net profit margin

35.77%

Gross margin

72.02%

EBITDA

GEL 2.80B

Revenue growth

25.39%

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How to buy Lion Finance from India

Indian residents can buy Lion Finance 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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 GBP.

  3. Search for Lion Finance and place an order

    Find Lion Finance by name or by its ticker, BGEO, and choose an order type. Lion Finance trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.

  4. Track holdings and download tax reports

    Follow your Lion Finance position in GBP 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 Lion Finance from India

Trading and taxes when buying Lion Finance from India

Trading and limits

Trading hours
8:00 am – 4:30 pm UK
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. The UK levies 0% withholding tax on company dividends paid to non-residents. Lion Finance’s current yield is 2.17%.Dividend tax explained
Transaction tax
The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it.
Estate or inheritance tax
May applyShares in UK-incorporated companies are UK-situs assets and fall within UK Inheritance Tax, charged at 40% above the £325,000 threshold for non-residents.Estate tax explained

Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.

FAQs

Can Indian residents buy Lion Finance stock?

Yes. Lion Finance (BGEO) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2006, 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 GBP. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.

How much does one Lion Finance share cost in rupees?

One Lion Finance share is £145.80 — about ₹18,516 at a GBP/INR rate of 126.99 on 26 Sep 2026. Both the Lion Finance 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 Lion Finance 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 Lion Finance shares taxed in India?

Non-residents are exempt from UK capital gains tax on the disposal of listed shares, so the tax is an India-side one. 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 GBP/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Lion Finance price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.

Does Lion Finance pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?

Yes. Lion Finance pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.17%; the last declared dividend was £3.70 per share, about ₹469.62. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The UK levies 0% withholding tax on company dividends paid to non-residents. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.

When can I trade Lion Finance from India?

The London Stock Exchange trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when the UK is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.

Is there estate or inheritance tax on Lion Finance shares held from India?

Shares in UK-incorporated companies are UK-situs assets and fall within UK Inheritance Tax, charged at 40% above the £325,000 threshold for non-residents. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position.

Are there transaction taxes when buying Lion Finance?

The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it. This is charged by the market, not by Paasa.

Do I have to declare Lion Finance 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 Lion Finance holding, its cost and its closing value.

How do I sell Lion Finance and bring the money back to India?

You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in GBP 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.