Forex
USD/INR Exchange Rate Today
Track the rupee, understand the macro drivers behind currency moves, and see why oil, gold, and foreign flows matter.
Use USD/INR as a signal, not as a trigger for panic. For most households, the best use of this page is planning: travel, remittances, imported costs, and understanding why macro headlines affect the rupee.
USD / INR95.20daily reference+0.01%
Crude (WTI)$87.36per barrel-1.73%
Gold (Spot)$4593.00per oz+1.34%
India 24K Est.₹1,66,524.88₹ per 10g incl duty + GST+1.34%
USD/INR refreshes daily after 10 AM IST
What Moves the Rupee
RBI policy and rate expectations
Interest-rate signals, liquidity conditions, and RBI intervention expectations all influence the rupee, especially when global markets are volatile.
Global dollar strength
When the US dollar strengthens broadly, many emerging-market currencies weaken. USD/INR is often reacting to that global dollar trend, not only India-specific news.
Crude oil and imported inflation
India imports a large amount of crude. Higher oil prices usually increase dollar demand and can pressure the rupee if other offsets are weak.
Foreign flows and risk sentiment
FII outflows, equity-market stress, and global risk-off moves can weaken the rupee, while strong capital inflows often help stabilize it.
Why People Track USD / INR
| Situation | Why it matters | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Travel and overseas education | A weaker rupee means higher ticket, tuition, and card-spend costs when you pay in dollars. | Track the trend ahead of fee payments, forex conversion, and foreign trips. |
| NRI remittances | A stronger dollar can increase the rupee amount credited for the same remittance. | Compare rates when sending money for family support, EMIs, or investments. |
| Imported inflation | Rupee weakness can feed into costs for fuel, electronics, chemicals, and other imported goods. | Pair USD/INR with crude and commodity prices for a better inflation read. |
| Global market positioning | USD/INR can act like a quick stress indicator when foreign investors pull back from risk assets. | Watch it alongside Nifty, bond yields, and the broader dollar index. |
Common Questions
USD/INR affects imported inflation, crude sensitivity, NRI remittances, and foreign investor behavior. Even equity investors should track it as a macro signal.