Forex Rates India — Live USD/INR & Currency Pairs
Exchange rates touch nearly every part of the Indian economy, from the price of petrol at the pump to the returns on your overseas mutual funds. This page brings you live forex rates for the currency pairs that matter most to Indian users — USD/INR, EUR/INR, GBP/INR, JPY/INR and other majors — updated through the trading day. The rupee's value against the dollar is shaped by crude oil prices, foreign investment flows, RBI interventions and global risk sentiment, so watching these rates closely helps importers, exporters, travellers and investors alike. The Reserve Bank of India publishes a daily reference rate around noon that serves as an official benchmark, while the live market rates shown here move continuously as global sessions in Asia, Europe and the US hand over to one another. Whether you need to convert an amount for a foreign remittance, check the cost of an upcoming trip, or track how the rupee is trending, the tools below give you real-time exchange rates plus a currency converter and heatmap to see strength and weakness across pairs at a glance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the USD/INR rate and why does it matter?
The USD/INR rate tells you how many rupees are needed to buy one US dollar. It is the single most important exchange rate for India because crude oil, electronics and much of our imports are priced in dollars. A rising USD/INR (a weaker rupee) makes imports and foreign travel costlier, while exporters and IT firms earning in dollars benefit. WealthOrbit shows this rate live through the trading day.
What is the RBI reference rate for currencies?
The RBI reference rate is a benchmark exchange rate that the Reserve Bank of India publishes each working day, based on a weighted average of market rates observed around noon. It is widely used for accounting, customs valuation and settling certain contracts. Live market rates you see during the day can differ from the reference rate because currencies trade continuously and the reference rate is a single daily snapshot.
What are the forex trading hours in India?
Currency derivatives on Indian exchanges such as the NSE and BSE trade from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays, while the interbank spot market runs roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM as well. The global forex market itself is open 24 hours from Monday to Friday across Asian, European and US sessions, so rates can move overnight before Indian markets reopen. Weekends see no active trading.
How do I convert an amount between two currencies?
To convert, multiply the amount by the current exchange rate for that pair. For example, converting dollars to rupees means multiplying the dollar figure by the live USD/INR rate. Note that banks and money changers add a margin and fees over the market mid-rate, so the rate you actually receive is slightly worse. Use our currency converter for a quick calculation at live mid-market rates.