Chinese Yuan to Indian Rupee (CNY/INR) Exchange Rate Today
Sending moneyToday's rate, how it compares to the last 30 days, and what you'll actually pay to convert.
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CNY to INR Conversion Table
Common amounts converted from Chinese Yuan to Indian Rupee at today's rate.
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | Indian Rupee (INR) |
|---|---|
| 1 CNY | — |
| 5 CNY | — |
| 10 CNY | — |
| 25 CNY | — |
| 50 CNY | — |
| 100 CNY | — |
| 250 CNY | — |
| 500 CNY | — |
| 1,000 CNY | — |
| 5,000 CNY | — |
| 10,000 CNY | — |
| 50,000 CNY | — |
How much Indian Rupee will you actually receive?
Estimated cost to convert CNY 1,000 to INR with different transfer services. Fees are sourced from published pricing pages and may vary by amount, payment method, and destination.
| Service | Rate | Fee | Total Cost | INR received |
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| Mid-market rate | — | - | - | — |
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| Typical bank Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Bureau de change Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
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Sending money? Compare CNY to INR providers
The CNY/INR corridor handles significant transfer volume. If you send money regularly between Chinese Yuan and Indian Rupee, even a small rate difference compounds over time. Use the provider table above to compare what you would actually receive after fees and markup.
CNY/INR rate statistics
Is today's CNY/INR rate good or bad?
We compare today's live Chinese Yuan to Indian Rupee mid-market rate against its 30-day and 52-week trading range. When the rate is near the top of its recent range, CNY holders get more Indian Rupee per unit - a better time to convert. When it is near the bottom, you may want to watch and wait.
The Indian rupee tends to depreciate gradually against most major currencies over time. The Reserve Bank of India actively manages the pace. For timing, focus on the 30-day range rather than longer historical periods.
The live analysis below updates throughout market hours and shows exactly where today's rate sits in context.
What is the CNY/INR exchange rate?
The CNY/INR rate tracks how many Indian Rupee one Chinese Yuan buys. The Chinese yuan is managed within a daily trading band set by the People's Bank of China. Pairs involving CNY tend to be less volatile than free-floating equivalents.
CNY is issued by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) (ranked 5th globally - meaning it's the 5th most bought and sold currency in the world). INR is issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (ranked 13th). Full CNY profile | Full INR profile
Chinese Yuan to Indian Rupee is widely used by the Indian diaspora, IT outsourcing firms, and travellers to India.
Is today's CNY/INR rate good or bad?
The Chinese Yuan to Indian Rupee mid-market rate shown above is the reference price before any provider adds fees or markup. It is not a guaranteed quote - your bank, card issuer, or transfer service will offer a different rate that includes their margin.
On a typical conversion, banks add 2-4% to this rate. The gap between the mid-market rate and what you actually receive is the real cost of converting - often larger than any flat fee. The CNY/INR corridor handles large remittance volumes, so specialist providers compete aggressively. Compare the final received amount across providers, not just the headline fee.
Exchange rate regime
Note: Chinese Yuan is a managed currency with daily fixing by the People's Bank of China. International conversions typically use the offshore (CNH) rate.
Converting Chinese Yuan to Indian Rupee? Read this first
Sending money to India? The INR corridor is one of the world's largest. Dedicated services like Wise often beat bank wire rates by 2-3%. If you send regularly, compare the total cost (rate + fee) rather than just the headline rate.
Watch out: Banks typically charge 3-5% on CNY to INR transfers. Regulated online services like Wise are equally safe and usually much cheaper. Always compare the final received amount, not just the fee.
Did you know?
- India's 2016 demonetization - when 500 and 1,000 rupee notes were invalidated overnight - affected 86% of cash in circulation.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to use a card or withdraw cash for Indian Rupee?
For most travelers, a card with no foreign transaction fee is the simplest and cheapest option - provided you always choose to pay in Indian Rupee (the local currency) rather than Chinese Yuan. Choosing your home currency triggers Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC), which typically adds 3-5% on top. If you need cash, withdraw from ATMs in-country rather than exchanging at airports.
How much does it cost to send money between CNY and INR?
Costs vary widely. Banks typically charge a fixed fee ($15-50) plus a 2-4% markup on the exchange rate. Online services like Wise or Remitly often have lower fees and tighter spreads. The total cost includes both the fee and the exchange rate markup - always compare the final amount the recipient would get, not just the advertised fee or rate.
Learn more
- PBOC Monetary Policy - People's Bank of China policy and rate announcements
- RBI Reference Rates - Reserve Bank of India daily reference rates
How this rate is calculated
We prefer a direct rate from our primary data source when one is available. If a direct quote is unavailable, we compute a cross-rate through a major intermediary currency (usually USD or EUR). When a rate is derived rather than directly quoted, we label it on the page. Full methodology.