BAE Systems plc
BAE Systems plc (XETRA: BSP) is trading at €22.98, about ₹2,501 at today's EUR/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 2:13 PM ET, up 1.19% today. Indian residents can buy BAE Systems from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
€22.73
Today's high
€23.12
52 week low
€18.06
52 week high
€27.43
BSP opened at €22.83, closed previously at €22.71, and has traded between €18.06 and €27.43 over the past 52 weeks.
About
BAE Systems plc, founded in 1970 and based in Farnborough, United Kingdom, operates as a global provider of defense, aerospace, and security technologies. The company is structured into five primary divisions: The Electronic Systems segment focuses on designing and delivering cutting-edge electronic warfare systems, navigation aids, electro-optical sensors, digital engine and flight controls for both military and commercial use, precise guidance and seeker solutions, military communication systems and data links, persistent surveillance capabilities, space-grade electronics, and electric drive propulsion technologies. The Cyber & Intelligence division is dedicated to modernizing, maintaining, and bolstering the cyber resilience of aircraft, radar, missile systems, and mission-critical applications to identify and deter threats to national security. It offers comprehensive systems engineering, integration, and sustainment for crucial weaponry, C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), and cybersecurity. This segment also provides data intelligence solutions to protect against large-scale national threats, secures networks and data from attacks, and delivers specialized security and intelligence services to the UK government and allied international administrations. Its portfolio further includes anti-fraud and regulatory compliance solutions, as well as enterprise data and digital services. The Platforms & Services (US) segment manufactures combat vehicles, various weapons, and ammunition, in addition to providing ship repair services and managing government-owned munitions production facilities. The Air segment undertakes the development, manufacturing, upgrading, and ongoing support for combat and jet trainer aircraft. Lastly, the Maritime segment designs, constructs, and maintains naval vessels such as surface ships and submarines, along with torpedoes, radar systems, and integrated command and combat systems. This division also supplies naval gun systems, a range of naval weapon systems, missile launchers, and precision munitions.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
68.73K
Market cap
€67.34B
P/E Ratio
27.96
Price-to-sales ratio
1.95
Enterprise value
£57.04B
Free cash flow yield
4.63%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.74
Return on equity
17.50%
ROIC
8.68%
Beta
-0.07
Dividend yield
1.85%
Last dividend
€0.42
Financial overview
Revenue
£28.35B
Earnings per share
£0.69
Free cash flow
£2.38B
Net profit margin
7.19%
Gross margin
26.02%
EBITDA
£4.24B
Revenue growth
7.76%
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How to buy BAE Systems from India
Indian residents can buy BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems and place an order
Find BAE Systems by name or by its ticker, BSP, and choose an order type. BAE Systems trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems from India
Trading and taxes when buying BAE Systems 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. BAE Systems’ current yield is 1.85%.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 BAE Systems stock?
Yes. BAE Systems (BSP) has been listed on XETRA since 2007, in the Aerospace & Defense 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 BAE Systems share cost in rupees?
One BAE Systems share is €22.98 — about ₹2,501 at an EUR/INR rate of 108.84 on 30 Sep 2026. Both the BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does BAE Systems pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. BAE Systems pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.85%; the last declared dividend was €0.42 per share, about ₹45.73. 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 BAE Systems 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.
Is BAE Systems a Germany company, and does that change how it is taxed?
BAE Systems trades on XETRA in EUR, but the company is domiciled in United Kingdom. BAE Systems trades as an ordinary share listed directly in Germany, not a depositary receipt. Your India-side capital-gains treatment is the same either way.
Do I have to declare BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems?
Yes. BAE Systems 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.