INR vs CNY
1 INR = 0.06992 CNY
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
INR / CNY| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 0.06984 2026-09-29 | 0.06992 | +0.12% | 0.06918 2026-10-09 | 0.07067 2026-10-21 | |
| 3 Months | 0.07074 2026-07-29 | 0.06992 | -1.15% | 0.06918 2026-10-09 | 0.07111 2026-09-03 | |
| 6 Months | 0.07205 2026-04-29 | 0.06992 | -2.94% | 0.06918 2026-10-09 | 0.07216 2026-05-07 | |
| 1 Year | 0.08046 2025-10-29 | 0.06992 | -13.10% | 0.06918 2026-10-09 | 0.08046 2025-10-29 | |
| 3 Years | 0.08791 2023-10-27 | 0.06992 | -20.46% | 0.06918 2026-10-09 | 0.08794 2023-11-02 | |
| 5 Years | 0.08544 2021-10-29 | 0.06992 | -18.16% | 0.06918 2026-10-09 | 0.08917 2022-11-09 | |
| 10 Years | 0.10150 2016-10-28 | 0.06992 | -31.11% | 0.06918 2026-10-09 | 0.10762 2017-05-15 |
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 INR in CNY?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 INR equals 0.0699 CNY. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the INR to CNY exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 0.0699 CNY per 1 INR. 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 INR/CNY 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 INR to CNY exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical INR/CNY exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About INR / CNY
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.
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.
Key Factors Affecting INR/CNY
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
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
💡 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'.
💡 Did You Know? — CNY
The word 'yuan' literally means 'round' in Chinese, referring to the round shape of coins used in imperial China.
Economy Overview
India
India's economy is driven by IT services, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and a very large domestic consumer market.
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.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22