Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BXMT) is trading at $12.50, about ₹1,200 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, up 0.89% today. Indian residents can buy Blackstone Mortgage Trust from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$12.38
Today's high
$12.61
52 week low
$12.31
52 week high
$20.67
BXMT opened at $12.46, closed previously at $12.39, and has traded between $12.31 and $20.67 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BXMT) functions as a real estate finance entity, primarily engaged in originating senior-level debt secured by commercial properties. These investment activities span across North America, Europe, and Australia. For U.S. federal income tax considerations, the company is organized as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). This structure generally exempts it from federal corporate income taxes, contingent on distributing at least 90% of its taxable earnings to its shareholders. The firm adopted its current name, Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., in May 2013, having previously operated as Capital Trust, Inc. Established in 1997, its principal office is located in New York City.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
2.02M
Market cap
$2.11B
P/E Ratio
156.25
Price-to-sales ratio
1.38
Enterprise value
$17.49B
Free cash flow yield
5.61%
Debt-to-equity ratio
4.85
Return on equity
0.45%
ROIC
3.31%
Beta
0.94
Dividend yield
15.04%
Last dividend
$1.88
Financial overview
Revenue
$1.52B
Earnings per share
$0.64
Free cash flow
$275.87M
Net profit margin
1.01%
Gross margin
66.64%
EBITDA
$1.17B
Revenue growth
-13.96%
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How to buy Blackstone Mortgage Trust from India
Indian residents can buy Blackstone Mortgage Trust 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.
Search for Blackstone Mortgage Trust and place an order
Find Blackstone Mortgage Trust by name or by its ticker, BXMT, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Blackstone Mortgage Trust trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Blackstone Mortgage Trust position in USD 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 Blackstone Mortgage Trust from India
Trading and taxes when buying Blackstone Mortgage Trust from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- 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 US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Blackstone Mortgage Trust’s current yield is 15.04%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Blackstone Mortgage Trust stock?
Yes. Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1980, in the REIT - Mortgage 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. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one Blackstone Mortgage Trust share cost in rupees?
One Blackstone Mortgage Trust share is $12.50 — about ₹1,200 at a USD/INR rate of 96.02 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the Blackstone Mortgage Trust 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 Blackstone Mortgage Trust 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.
Can I buy whole shares of Blackstone Mortgage Trust?
Yes. One Blackstone Mortgage Trust share is $12.50, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in Blackstone Mortgage Trust.
How are gains on Blackstone Mortgage Trust shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, 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 USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Blackstone Mortgage Trust price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Blackstone Mortgage Trust pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Blackstone Mortgage Trust pays a dividend and the current yield is 15.04%; the last declared dividend was $1.88 per share, about ₹180.52. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Blackstone Mortgage Trust from India?
The New York Stock Exchange trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Blackstone Mortgage Trust shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare Blackstone Mortgage Trust 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 Blackstone Mortgage Trust holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Blackstone Mortgage Trust and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD 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.