INR vs JPY
1 INR = 1.6591 JPY
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 / JPY| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 1.6369 2026-09-29 | 1.6591 | +1.35% | 1.6354 2026-10-08 | 1.6712 2026-10-21 | |
| 3 Months | 1.7113 2026-07-29 | 1.6591 | -3.05% | 1.6115 2026-09-09 | 1.7113 2026-07-29 | |
| 6 Months | 1.6847 2026-04-29 | 1.6591 | -1.52% | 1.6115 2026-09-09 | 1.7160 2026-06-30 | |
| 1 Year | 1.7247 2025-10-29 | 1.6591 | -3.81% | 1.6115 2026-09-09 | 1.7766 2025-11-20 | |
| 3 Years | 1.8015 2023-10-27 | 1.6591 | -7.90% | 1.6115 2026-09-09 | 1.9389 2024-07-03 | |
| 5 Years | 1.5212 2021-10-29 | 1.6591 | +9.07% | 1.4905 2021-12-17 | 1.9389 2024-07-03 | |
| 10 Years | 1.5776 2016-10-28 | 1.6591 | +5.16% | 1.3785 2020-03-09 | 1.9389 2024-07-03 |
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 JPY?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 INR equals 1.6591 JPY. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the INR to JPY exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 1.6591 JPY 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/JPY 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 JPY exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical INR/JPY exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About INR / JPY
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.
JPY — Japanese Yen
The Japanese Yen is one of the world's major traded and reserve currencies. It is often treated as a safe-haven currency that investors turn to during times of global uncertainty.
Key Factors Affecting INR/JPY
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
JPY Drivers
- Bank of Japan monetary policy decisions
- Japan's trade balance and export data
- Global risk appetite and safe-haven flows
- USD/JPY carry trade dynamics
💡 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? — JPY
The yen has no smaller unit in everyday circulation — there is no equivalent of cents or pence.
Economy Overview
India
India's economy is driven by IT services, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and a very large domestic consumer market.
Japan
Japan is one of the world's major economies and an exporter of automobiles, electronics, and machinery. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept interest rates exceptionally low for a long period, and its policy decisions are closely watched by currency markets.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22