INR vs GBP
1 INR = 0.007882 GBP
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 / GBP| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 0.007865 2026-09-29 | 0.007882 | +0.22% | 0.007811 2026-10-06 | 0.007942 2026-10-15 | |
| 3 Months | 0.007867 2026-07-29 | 0.007882 | +0.19% | 0.007652 2026-08-21 | 0.007942 2026-10-15 | |
| 6 Months | 0.007803 2026-04-29 | 0.007882 | +1.01% | 0.007652 2026-08-21 | 0.008050 2026-06-25 | |
| 1 Year | 0.008578 2025-10-29 | 0.007882 | -8.12% | 0.007652 2026-08-21 | 0.008649 2025-11-05 | |
| 3 Years | 0.009917 2023-10-27 | 0.007882 | -20.52% | 0.007652 2026-08-21 | 0.009917 2023-10-27 | |
| 5 Years | 0.009691 2021-10-29 | 0.007882 | -18.67% | 0.007652 2026-08-21 | 0.01153 2022-09-28 | |
| 10 Years | 0.01232 2016-10-28 | 0.007882 | -36.04% | 0.007652 2026-08-21 | 0.01252 2017-03-14 |
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 GBP?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 INR equals 0.0079 GBP. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the INR to GBP exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 0.0079 GBP 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/GBP 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 GBP exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical INR/GBP exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About INR / GBP
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.
GBP — British Pound Sterling
The British Pound Sterling is the official currency of the United Kingdom and one of the world's major traded currencies, with a history reaching back to Anglo-Saxon England.
Key Factors Affecting INR/GBP
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
GBP Drivers
- Bank of England interest rate decisions
- UK economic data and trade policy
- London financial market sentiment
- UK inflation and housing market trends
💡 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? — GBP
Sterling traces its origins to the silver pennies of Anglo-Saxon England — the name 'pound' comes from a pound weight of silver.
Economy Overview
India
India's economy is driven by IT services, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and a very large domestic consumer market.
United Kingdom
The UK is one of Europe's major economies, with London serving as a global financial center. The Bank of England (BoE) sets monetary policy to meet the government's inflation target.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22