CNY vs INR
1 CNY = 14.301 INR
ECB reference rate of 2026-10-29 (published business days ~16:00 CET) · Mid-market rate, bank spreads and fees not included
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
CNY / INR| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 14.319 2026-09-29 | 14.301 | -0.12% | 14.150 2026-10-21 | 14.454 2026-10-09 | |
| 3 Months | 14.136 2026-07-29 | 14.301 | +1.17% | 14.063 2026-09-03 | 14.454 2026-10-09 | |
| 6 Months | 13.880 2026-04-29 | 14.301 | +3.03% | 13.857 2026-05-07 | 14.454 2026-10-09 | |
| 1 Year | 12.428 2025-10-29 | 14.301 | +15.07% | 12.428 2025-10-29 | 14.454 2026-10-09 | |
| 3 Years | 11.375 2023-10-27 | 14.301 | +25.72% | 11.371 2023-11-02 | 14.454 2026-10-09 | |
| 5 Years | 11.704 2021-10-29 | 14.301 | +22.19% | 11.215 2022-11-09 | 14.454 2026-10-09 | |
| 10 Years | 9.8521 2016-10-28 | 14.301 | +45.16% | 9.2917 2017-05-15 | 14.454 2026-10-09 |
Then, Now, Low and High are daily ECB reference rates (one observation per business day, not intraday highs or lows); Then is the last business day on or before the start of the period. Trend lines plot daily (1 month), weekly (3 months–1 year) or monthly (3–10 years) observations, always keeping the first and last. Missing days are left out, not estimated. Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1 CNY in INR?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 CNY equals 14.301 INR. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the CNY to INR exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 14.301 INR per 1 CNY. The ECB publishes once per business day around 16:00 CET, so the rate does not change over weekends or holidays.
Where does CurrencyVersus get its CNY/INR data?
CurrencyVersus sources all exchange rate data from the Frankfurter API, which provides European Central Bank (ECB) reference rates. The ECB publishes these once per business day, around 16:00 CET; they are not live market quotes. Gold and silver prices come separately from gold-api.com and update more often than the daily ECB reference rates.
Can I view historical CNY to INR exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical CNY/INR exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About CNY / INR
CNY — Chinese Yuan
The Chinese Yuan (also known as Renminbi) is the official currency of the People's Republic of China. It is used in international trade and was added to the IMF's SDR basket in 2016.
INR — Indian Rupee
The Indian Rupee is the official currency of India and is managed by the Reserve Bank of India. Its exchange rate reflects India's large economy, its dependence on energy imports, and foreign investment flows.
Key Factors Affecting CNY/INR
CNY Drivers
- PBoC monetary policy and daily fixing rate
- US-China trade relations and tariffs
- Chinese GDP growth and manufacturing data
- Capital flow controls and internationalization policies
INR Drivers
- Reserve Bank of India interest rate and inflation targeting
- Crude oil prices (India is a major oil importer)
- Foreign direct investment and IT sector performance
- Indian monsoon season and agricultural output
💡 Did You Know? — CNY
The word 'yuan' literally means 'round' in Chinese, referring to the round shape of coins used in imperial China.
💡 Did You Know? — INR
The Indian rupee symbol ₹ was officially adopted in 2010, designed by D. Udaya Kumar, combining the Devanagari letter 'Ra' and the Latin letter 'R'.
Economy Overview
China
China is one of the world's major economies and a major global exporter. The People's Bank of China (PBoC) manages the yuan through a managed float exchange rate system.
India
India's economy is driven by IT services, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and a very large domestic consumer market.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22