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B&M European Value Retail S.A.

£2.48Last updated
+£0.03 (1.06%)Past day
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B&M European Value Retail S.A. (LSE: BME) is trading at £2.48, about ₹316 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM ET, up 1.06% today. Indian residents can buy B&M European Value Retail from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Quote

Open:£2.47
Previous close:£2.46
Volume:2.65M

Today's low

£2.45

Today's high

£2.48

52 week low

£1.40

52 week high

£2.69

BME opened at £2.47, closed previously at £2.46, and has traded between £1.40 and £2.69 over the past 52 weeks.

About

B&M European Value Retail S.A. is a retail group primarily engaged in operating stores that offer a range of general merchandise and groceries. In the United Kingdom, the company manages a substantial network comprising 701 outlets under the B&M brand, along with an additional 311 stores operating as Heron Foods and B&M Express. Expanding its footprint into Europe, B&M also runs 107 B&M branded stores in France. Beyond its retail operations, the company provides employment and property management services. This enterprise was established in 1978 and is headquartered in Luxembourg.

Country
JE
CEO
Gerardus Jegen
Exchange listed on
LSE
Industry
Discount Stores
Base currency
GBP
Full Time Employees
39,054
Sector
Consumer Defensive
IPO date
12/06/2014

Key statistics

Avg. volume

5.45M

Market cap

£2.50B

P/E Ratio

15.26

Price-to-sales ratio

0.43

Enterprise value

£4.60B

Free cash flow yield

21.39%

Debt-to-equity ratio

3.07

Return on equity

21.74%

ROIC

8.75%

Beta

1.11

Dividend yield

3.86%

Last dividend

£0.10

Financial overview

Revenue

£5.78B

Earnings per share

£0.16

Free cash flow

£534.00M

Net profit margin

2.84%

Gross margin

32.10%

EBITDA

£678.00M

Revenue growth

3.66%

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How to buy B&M European Value Retail from India

Indian residents can buy B&M European Value Retail 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 B&M European Value Retail and place an order

    Find B&M European Value Retail by name or by its ticker, BME, and choose an order type. B&M European Value Retail trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.

  4. Track holdings and download tax reports

    Follow your B&M European Value Retail 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 B&M European Value Retail from India

Trading and taxes when buying B&M European Value Retail 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. B&M European Value Retail’s current yield is 3.86%.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.

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

FAQs

Can Indian residents buy B&M European Value Retail stock?

Yes. B&M European Value Retail (BME) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2014, in the Discount Stores 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 B&M European Value Retail share cost in rupees?

One B&M European Value Retail share is £2.48 — about ₹316 at a GBP/INR rate of 127.05 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the B&M European Value Retail 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 B&M European Value Retail 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 B&M European Value Retail 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 B&M European Value Retail price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.

Does B&M European Value Retail pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?

Yes. B&M European Value Retail pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.86%; the last declared dividend was £0.10 per share, about ₹12.20. 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 B&M European Value Retail 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 B&M European Value Retail a United Kingdom company, and does that change how it is taxed?

B&M European Value Retail trades on the London Stock Exchange in GBP, but the company is domiciled in Jersey. B&M European Value Retail trades as an ordinary share listed directly in the UK, not a depositary receipt. Your India-side capital-gains treatment is the same either way.

Are there transaction taxes when buying B&M European Value Retail?

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 B&M European Value Retail 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 B&M European Value Retail holding, its cost and its closing value.

How do I sell B&M European Value Retail 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.