Currency in India – Indian Rupee – INR

Here you can find the current exchange rate and historical performance of the Indian rupee against the Swedish krona (INR to SEK). Whether you want to convert INR to SEK, follow the exchange rate for SEK to INR, or see how the exchange rate has developed over time, you'll find all the information you need here. At FOREX, you can exchange SEK to INR and INR to SEK before or after your trip to India.

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INR – Indian rupee

The official currency in India is the Indian rupee (INR). It is the currency of India and is used throughout the country, from Delhi and Mumbai to Goa, Kerala and Rajasthan. The currency symbol is ₹.

  • The official currency in India is the Indian rupee (INR) (₹).
  • One Indian rupee is divided into 100 paise, although smaller denominations are increasingly uncommon in everyday transactions.
  • Common banknotes issued are 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 rupees. The 2,000-rupee banknote also remains legal tender, although the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has withdrawn it from circulation.
  • As a foreign tourist, you may bring up to 25,000 Indian rupees (INR) into India when entering the country through an airport.
  • The euro, along with the US dollar (USD), is one of the easiest foreign currencies to exchange for rupees in the country.
  • Cash is still widely used in India, particularly at local markets, smaller shops, for transport and in smaller towns.
  • If you are planning your travel budget, you can follow INR to SEK and see the current exchange rate.
  • You can also calculate SEK to INR or Swedish kronor to Indian rupees to see what your budget is worth in India.
  • Cards are accepted at big hotels, restaurants and larger shops, but it is still useful to carry some Indian rupees in cash as a complement.
  • ATM withdrawals may involve local withdrawal fees and currency conversion markups when using a Swedish or other foreign card.

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We offer both online purchases and personal service in our stores when you exchange Indian currency.

Are you travelling to India and need Indian rupees (INR)? At FOREX, you can exchange SEK to INR before your trip and INR to SEK after your trip. With our currency converter, you can follow the current exchange rate and quickly see how much Swedish kronor are worth in Indian rupees. You can also use the currency chart to follow the historical development of the Indian rupee against SEK over time.

When buying INR from FOREX, you can check availability and choose the option that best suits your trip. Our goal is to make buying Indian rupees simple and hassle-free.

 

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Exchange rate example: INR to SEK - SEK to INR

Exchange rate 04SEP2026 5:02 AM
  • 1 INR 0.11 SEK
  • 5 INR 0.56 SEK
  • 10 INR 1.13 SEK
  • 50 INR 5.65 SEK
  • 100 INR 11.30 SEK
  • 500 INR 56.49 SEK
  • 1000 INR 112.97 SEK
  • 1 SEK 8.85 INR
  • 5 SEK 44.26 INR
  • 10 SEK 88.52 INR
  • 50 SEK 442.58 INR
  • 100 SEK 885.17 INR
  • 500 SEK 4 425.84 INR
  • 1000 SEK 8 851.67 INR

Possible banknote sizes - Indian Rupee (INR)

Banknotes - Indian rupee 1000, 2000

Countries with Indian Rupee (INR) as currency

Here you can see which countries have Indian Rupee (INR) as primary and secondary currency.

Frequently asked questions and answers about Indian Rupees (INR)