Indian Rupee

INR

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About the Indian Rupee

The Indian Rupee (INR) is the official currency of India. With the symbol ₹, it is managed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The currency was introduced in 1540 (modern: 1947) and is subdivided into 100 Paisa. It's commonly known by its nickname "Rupiya".

Rates updated Sep 21, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC. Over the last 90 days, 1 INR ranged from 0.01036 to 0.0106 USD (-1.53%).

₹

Symbol

95.7795

1 USD = INR

0.01044

1 INR = USD

356

ISO Numeric Code

INR Profile

Currency Name: Indian Rupee
Currency Code: INR
Symbol: ₹
Country: India
Central Bank: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Introduced: 1540 (modern: 1947)
Subunit: 1/100 Paisa
ISO Numeric Code: 356

Live INR Exchange Rates

Currency	1 INR =	1 Unit =	Action
USD United States Dollar	$0.01044	₹95.7795	Convert
EUR Euro	€0.009107	₹109.8064	Convert
GBP British Pound Sterling	£0.00781	₹128.0335	Convert
JPY Japanese Yen	¥1.6436	₹0.6084	Convert
CNY Chinese Yuan	¥0.06991	₹14.3051	Convert
CHF Swiss Franc	Fr0.008573	₹116.6387	Convert
CAD Canadian Dollar	C$0.01465	₹68.2407	Convert
AUD Australian Dollar	A$0.01467	₹68.1858	Convert
MXN Mexican Peso	$0.1798	₹5.5603	Convert

History of the Indian Rupee

The Indian Rupee has ancient origins, with the term derived from the Sanskrit 'rupya' meaning silver coin. The modern rupee was established after India's independence in 1947. The current rupee symbol (₹) was adopted in 2010.

Global Importance

India has one of the world's fastest-growing major economies, making the rupee increasingly important in global trade. The INR is the most traded currency in South Asia.

Modern Usage

The Indian Rupee is the sole legal tender in India, serving over 1.4 billion people. Digital payments and UPI (Unified Payments Interface) have revolutionized currency usage in India.

Did You Know?

1The rupee symbol ₹ was adopted in 2010
2India's UPI system processes billions of digital transactions monthly
3Mahatma Gandhi appears on all current rupee notes

Common INR Amounts in USD

Popular INR conversions

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Indian Rupee FAQ

What is the Indian Rupee exchange rate today?

As of September 21, 2026, 1 US dollar = 95.7795 INR, and 1 INR = 0.01044 USD.

Which countries use the Indian Rupee?

The Indian Rupee is the official currency of India.

How do I convert INR to other currencies?

Use the converter or pick a pair below, for example INR to USD, INR to EUR or INR to GBP. Each page shows the live rate, a conversion table and rate history.

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