Blue Star Capital plc
Blue Star Capital plc (LSE: BLU) is trading at £0.04, about ₹5 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 11:07 AM ET. Indian residents can buy Blue Star Capital from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£0.04
Today's high
£0.05
52 week low
£0.04
52 week high
£0.15
BLU opened at £0.05, closed previously at £0.04, and has traded between £0.04 and £0.15 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Blue Star Capital plc is a venture capital and private equity firm, strategically investing across various company life cycles, from seed and early-stage development to late-stage and buy-out opportunities. The firm provides financial backing to founder-stage shell companies, businesses nearing an IPO, and established operating companies seeking capital before an IPO or other exit events. Its investment focus centers on groundbreaking, disruptive technologies within high-growth sectors like esports, blockchain, and digital payments, with a global investment mandate. Over the lifespan of an investment, Blue Star typically commits between £250,000 and £2 million. Initial funding rounds usually range from £50,000 to £0.5 million, with similar capital injections in later stages. While it may acquire either a minority or a majority stake in its portfolio companies, the firm aims for strategic control when taking a larger share. Ideal candidates for investment are characterized by positive cash flow and reliable recurring revenue streams. Blue Star Capital plc generally targets an exit from its investments within a three-to-four-year timeframe. The company is based in Crawley, United Kingdom.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
146.41K
Market cap
£2.17M
P/E Ratio
-1.51
Price-to-sales ratio
0.00
Enterprise value
£2.09M
Free cash flow yield
-11.26%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.00
Return on equity
-43.66%
ROIC
-29.86%
Beta
1.92
Dividend yield
0.00%
Last dividend
£0.00
Financial overview
Revenue
£0.00
Earnings per share
-£0.02
Free cash flow
-£214.59K
Net profit margin
0.00%
Gross margin
0.00%
EBITDA
-£665.61K
Revenue growth
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How to buy Blue Star Capital from India
Indian residents can buy Blue Star Capital 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 GBP.
Search for Blue Star Capital and place an order
Find Blue Star Capital by name or by its ticker, BLU, and choose an order type. Blue Star Capital trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Blue Star Capital position in GBP and INR. Blue Star Capital pays no dividend today, so your filing is the capital-gains statement plus the Schedule FA holding line.
Read the full guide: how to invest in Blue Star Capital from India
Trading and taxes when buying Blue Star Capital 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
- NoneBlue Star Capital does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.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 Blue Star Capital stock?
Yes. Blue Star Capital (BLU) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2004, in the Asset Management 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 Blue Star Capital share cost in rupees?
One Blue Star Capital share is £0.04 — about ₹5 at a GBP/INR rate of 127.01 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the Blue Star Capital 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 Blue Star Capital 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 Blue Star Capital 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 Blue Star Capital price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Blue Star Capital pay a dividend?
No. Blue Star Capital does not currently pay a dividend, so holding it produces no dividend income to declare in India. If it starts paying one, the Indian treatment is the usual one — dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India — and Paasa's dividend report would show the gross amount and any tax withheld.
When can I trade Blue Star Capital 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 Blue Star Capital 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 Blue Star Capital?
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 Blue Star Capital 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 Blue Star Capital holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Blue Star Capital 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.