Want to know how much 1 USD to INR is right now? The live converter below shows today’s US dollar to Indian rupee exchange rate and updates automatically. Enter any amount to convert dollars to rupees, or tap the swap button to convert INR back to USD.
1 USD = ₹96.22 (mid-market rate on 6 Oct 2026). The live converter loads here.
USD to INR rate today
The figure at the top of the converter is the latest mid-market rate for one US dollar in Indian rupees. On 6 October 2026 it stood at about ₹96.22, and over the previous 30 days it moved between ₹94.39 and ₹96.22. Exchange rates change daily, so check the live figure above before you send, receive or exchange money.
How to convert USD to INR
Multiply the amount in US dollars by the current rate: INR = USD × USD/INR rate. At a rate of 96.22, $100 equals 100 × 96.22 = ₹9,622.
To convert Indian rupees back to US dollars, divide by the same rate: USD = INR ÷ USD/INR rate. For example, ₹10,000 ÷ 96.22 is about $103.93.
- Enter the amount in US dollars in the first box of the converter.
- Read the value in Indian rupees in the second box – it updates as you type.
- Tap the round swap button to convert INR to USD instead.
About the US dollar and the Indian rupee
The US dollar is the world’s main reserve currency and the unit in which oil, gold and most international trade are priced. The Indian rupee is issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and trades under a managed float: the market sets the rate, while the RBI buys or sells dollars to smooth out sharp moves.
For India the USD/INR rate matters more than any other pair. It decides the cost of imported fuel and electronics, the rupee value of IT and export earnings, and how much families receive when relatives send dollars home.
What moves the USD to INR rate?
- Interest rates: decisions by the US Federal Reserve and the RBI change how attractive each currency is to investors.
- Crude oil prices: India imports most of its oil and pays in dollars, so costlier oil raises demand for USD.
- Foreign investment flows: money moving into or out of Indian stocks and bonds strengthens or weakens the rupee.
- Trade balance and inflation: a wider import bill or faster price rises in India tend to weigh on the rupee over time.
Who uses the USD to INR rate?
Freelancers and IT exporters paid in dollars, students paying US tuition fees, travellers buying forex, importers settling invoices and NRIs sending money home all rely on this rate. If you receive dollars, a higher USD/INR figure means more rupees; if you need to buy dollars, a lower figure is better.
Why your bank’s rate is different
The converter shows the mid-market rate – the midpoint between the buying and selling prices on the global currency market. Banks, card networks, exchange counters and money transfer apps add their own margin to that rate, and many charge a fixed fee as well. Before you transfer, compare the total amount the recipient will get, not just the advertised rate.
USD to INR – frequently asked questions
How much is 1 USD in INR today?
On 6 October 2026 the mid-market rate was about ₹96.22 for 1 US dollar. The converter at the top of this page always shows the latest figure.
How much is $1,000 in Indian rupees?
At a rate of 96.22, $1,000 is about ₹96,220. Enter 1000 in the converter to see the value at today’s rate.
Does the USD to INR rate change on weekends?
The interbank currency market is closed on Saturday and Sunday, so the rate normally stays close to Friday’s closing level until trading resumes on Monday.
How do I convert INR to USD?
Tap the swap button in the converter and enter the rupee amount, or divide the rupees by the current USD to INR rate.
Is this the rate I will get from a bank or transfer service?
Usually not exactly. The figure shown is the mid-market reference rate. Banks and transfer services apply their own customer rates, which include a margin and sometimes extra fees.
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Disclaimer: The rates on this page are for general information only and are not financial advice. Please confirm the final rate with your bank or transfer provider before making a transaction.