Brenntag SE
Brenntag SE (XETRA: BNR) is trading at €59.72, about ₹6,527 at today's EUR/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 5:05 AM ET, up 0.20% today. Indian residents can buy Brenntag from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
€58.96
Today's high
€59.84
52 week low
€43.72
52 week high
€66.86
BNR opened at €59.30, closed previously at €59.60, and has traded between €43.72 and €66.86 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Brenntag SE functions as a premier global distributor for a vast selection of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Its comprehensive network extends across Europe, the Middle East & Africa, North and Latin America, and the Asia Pacific region. The company structures its operations through two distinct divisions: Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties. Beyond its core distribution services, Brenntag delivers crucial value-added support, including timely 'just-in-time' deliveries, custom product blending and mixing, repackaging solutions, efficient inventory management, and responsible drum return programs. For its specialty chemical clients, it also provides advanced technical and laboratory assistance. Brenntag SE caters to a wide array of end-market sectors, encompassing nutrition, pharmaceuticals, personal care, water treatment, and lubricants, in addition to serving the home, industrial, and institutional markets, as well as the coatings, construction, polymers, and rubber industries. Founded in 1874, the company's headquarters are located in Essen, Germany.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
271.44K
Market cap
€8.62B
P/E Ratio
23.70
Price-to-sales ratio
0.57
Enterprise value
€11.72B
Free cash flow yield
5.95%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.81
Return on equity
8.30%
ROIC
5.13%
Beta
0.53
Dividend yield
3.18%
Last dividend
€1.90
Financial overview
Revenue
€15.17B
Earnings per share
€1.83
Free cash flow
€673.70M
Net profit margin
2.40%
Gross margin
15.69%
EBITDA
€1.16B
Revenue growth
-6.56%
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How to buy Brenntag from India
Indian residents can buy Brenntag 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 EUR.
Search for Brenntag and place an order
Find Brenntag by name or by its ticker, BNR, and choose an order type. Brenntag trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Brenntag position in EUR 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 Brenntag from India
Trading and taxes when buying Brenntag 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. Brenntag’s current yield is 3.18%.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 Brenntag stock?
Yes. Brenntag (BNR) has been listed on XETRA since 2010, in the Chemicals - Specialty 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 EUR. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Brenntag share cost in rupees?
One Brenntag share is €59.72 — about ₹6,527 at an EUR/INR rate of 109.29 on 28 Sep 2026. Both the Brenntag 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 Brenntag 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 Brenntag 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 EUR/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Brenntag price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Brenntag pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Brenntag pays a dividend and the current yield is 3.18%; the last declared dividend was €1.90 per share, about ₹207.66. 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 Brenntag from India?
XETRA trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when Germany is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Do I have to declare Brenntag 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 Brenntag holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Brenntag and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in EUR 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 Brenntag?
Yes. Brenntag is priced in EUR, so your rupee outcome combines the EUR move with the EUR/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back. Both directions are reflected in the capital-gains statement Paasa issues.