Vertu Motors plc
Vertu Motors plc (LSE: VTU) is trading at £0.84, about ₹108 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 9 Oct 2026, 11:49 AM ET, down 0.24% today. Indian residents can buy Vertu Motors from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£0.82
Today's high
£0.85
52 week low
£0.55
52 week high
£0.93
VTU opened at £0.82, closed previously at £0.84, and has traded between £0.55 and £0.93 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Vertu Motors plc is a leading automotive retail group with significant operations throughout the United Kingdom. The company's primary activities include the sale of new and pre-owned cars, motorcycles, Motability vehicles, and commercial vehicles, alongside comprehensive aftersales services. It manages 150 franchised dealerships, operating under the well-known brands of Bristol Street Motors, Macklin Motors, and Vertu Motors, which offer a complete range of services including sales, servicing, parts, and bodyshop facilities for both new and used vehicles. Vertu Motors' extensive brand portfolio features a diverse selection of manufacturers, such as Audi, BMW, Honda, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, MINI, smart, Toyota, Volkswagen, Citroen, CUPRA, Dacia, DS, Ford, Hyundai, Mazda, MG, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, SEAT, SKÖDA, and Vauxhall. Additionally, the company acts as a trustee for pension schemes and provides various vehicle financing and insurance products. Its business interests further extend to online retailing of vans and parts, as well as online advertising. The company's operational footprint covers 160 sales and aftersales outlets across 121 unique locations. Vertu Motors plc was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Gateshead, United Kingdom.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
405.31K
Market cap
£256.27M
P/E Ratio
18.38
Price-to-sales ratio
0.05
Enterprise value
£349.78M
Free cash flow yield
21.39%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.65
Return on equity
4.09%
ROIC
3.67%
Beta
0.80
Dividend yield
2.44%
Last dividend
£0.02
Financial overview
Revenue
£4.83B
Earnings per share
£0.05
Free cash flow
£40.75M
Net profit margin
0.30%
Gross margin
10.29%
EBITDA
£74.64M
Revenue growth
1.47%
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How to buy Vertu Motors from India
Indian residents can buy Vertu Motors 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. Read the full guide: how to invest in Vertu Motors from India
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 GBP.
Search for Vertu Motors and place an order
Find Vertu Motors by name or by its ticker, VTU, and choose an order type. Vertu Motors trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Vertu Motors position in GBP and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying Vertu Motors 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. Vertu Motors’ current yield is 2.44%.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
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Vertu Motors stock?
Yes. Vertu Motors (VTU) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2006, in the Auto - Dealerships 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 Vertu Motors share cost in rupees?
One Vertu Motors share is £0.84 — about ₹108 at a GBP/INR rate of 128.13 on 9 Oct 2026. Both the Vertu Motors 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 Vertu Motors 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 Vertu Motors 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 Vertu Motors price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Vertu Motors pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Vertu Motors pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.44%; the last declared dividend was £0.02 per share, about ₹2.63. 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 Vertu Motors 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 Vertu Motors 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 Vertu Motors?
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 Vertu Motors 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 Vertu Motors holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Vertu Motors 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.