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Paragon Banking Group PLC

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Paragon Banking Group PLC (LSE: PAG) is trading at £7.50, about ₹952 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 3:22 AM ET, up 0.60% today. Indian residents can buy Paragon Banking from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Quote

Open:£7.40
Previous close:£7.45
Volume:1.43K

Today's low

£7.40

Today's high

£7.51

52 week low

£6.82

52 week high

£9.26

PAG opened at £7.40, closed previously at £7.45, and has traded between £6.82 and £9.26 over the past 52 weeks.

About

Paragon Banking Group PLC is a leading provider of diverse financial solutions across the United Kingdom. The company's operations are structured into three distinct divisions: Mortgage Lending, Commercial Lending, and Idem Capital. The Mortgage Lending division specializes in property-backed finance, encompassing both buy-to-let mortgages for investors and owner-occupied residential loans, including first and second charges, along with related services. Meanwhile, Commercial Lending caters to businesses with a diverse suite of financial products, such as funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), development finance for property projects, structured lending solutions, and vehicle financing. The Idem Capital segment's activities involve the acquisition and management of various credit assets, including equipment leases, motor finance agreements, residential mortgages, and unsecured personal loans. Furthermore, Idem Capital extends its expertise to managing loan portfolios on behalf of institutional clients like banks, private equity firms, and specialist lenders. Beyond its lending operations, Paragon Banking Group also offers a comprehensive range of savings accounts to household customers. Established in 1985, the company is headquartered in Solihull, United Kingdom. It adopted its current name, Paragon Banking Group PLC, in September 2017, having previously been known as The Paragon Group of Companies PLC.

Country
GB
CEO
Nigel Stewart Terrington
Exchange listed on
LSE
Industry
Financial - Mortgages
Base currency
GBP
Full Time Employees
1,413
Sector
Financial Services
IPO date
01/07/1988

Key statistics

Avg. volume

382.71K

Market cap

£1.37B

P/E Ratio

8.15

Price-to-sales ratio

1.15

Enterprise value

£1.03B

Free cash flow yield

19.11%

Debt-to-equity ratio

1.63

Return on equity

12.70%

ROIC

1.56%

Beta

1.19

Dividend yield

6.06%

Last dividend

£0.45

Financial overview

Revenue

£1.24B

Earnings per share

£0.91

Free cash flow

£327.80M

Net profit margin

14.98%

Gross margin

36.09%

EBITDA

£272.30M

Revenue growth

147.61%

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How to buy Paragon Banking from India

Indian residents can buy Paragon Banking 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 Paragon Banking and place an order

    Find Paragon Banking by name or by its ticker, PAG, and choose an order type. Paragon Banking trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.

  4. Track holdings and download tax reports

    Follow your Paragon Banking 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 Paragon Banking from India

Trading and taxes when buying Paragon Banking 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. The UK levies 0% withholding tax on company dividends paid to non-residents. Paragon Banking’s current yield is 6.06%.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 Paragon Banking stock?

Yes. Paragon Banking (PAG) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1988, in the Financial - Mortgages 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 Paragon Banking share cost in rupees?

One Paragon Banking share is £7.50 — about ₹952 at a GBP/INR rate of 127.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Paragon Banking 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 Paragon Banking 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 Paragon Banking 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 Paragon Banking price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.

Does Paragon Banking pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?

Yes. Paragon Banking pays a dividend and the current yield is 6.06%; the last declared dividend was £0.45 per share, about ₹57.69. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The UK levies 0% withholding tax on company dividends paid to non-residents. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.

When can I trade Paragon Banking 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 Paragon Banking 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 Paragon Banking?

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 Paragon Banking 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 Paragon Banking holding, its cost and its closing value.

How do I sell Paragon Banking 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.