GBP to INR today
On Thursday 15 October 2026 the European Central Bank's reference rates put 1 British Pound at 125.92 Indian Rupee, so 1 Indian Rupee was worth 0.0079416 GBP. That is a change of -0.25% from the previous working day. Over the last 90 days (from 20 July to 15 October 2026) the rate moved between a low of 125.92 on 15 October and a high of 130.69 on 21 August, with an average of 128.36; in total it changed by -3.00%. In the other direction, 1 INR ranged from 0.0076519 to 0.0079416 GBP.
The ECB does not quote pounds against rupees directly, so the rate here is a cross rate: the ECB's euro rate for the rupee divided by its euro rate for the pound on the same day. Banks and transfer services in the UK and India add their own margin to the market rate.
How to convert GBP to INR
- Type the amount in Amount. The converter starts with GBP in From and INR in To.
- Read the result: to convert by hand, multiply an amount in GBP by 125.92, or divide an amount in INR by 125.92 (the same as multiplying by 0.0079416).
- Press the arrows button to convert INR to GBP instead, or pick any other currency.
- Switch the chart between 30 and 90 days, and hover or tap it to read the rate on a given day.
About the British Pound and the Indian Rupee
| British Pound | Indian Rupee | |
|---|---|---|
| ISO code | GBP | INR |
| Symbol | £ | ₹ |
| Divided into | 100 pence | 100 paise |
| Central bank | Bank of England | Reserve Bank of India |
| Used in | the United Kingdom; the Crown Dependencies and some British Overseas Territories issue their own pound notes at par | India (it also circulates in Bhutan alongside the ngultrum) |
Getting a good rate
The rate on this page is the mid-market reference rate. Banks, card providers, money transfer services and exchange counters sell currency at a less favourable rate and may add fees, so compare the total amount that arrives rather than the advertised fee. When paying by card abroad, choose to pay in the local currency rather than letting the terminal convert to your home currency. The guide how exchange rates work explains spreads and cross rates, and the main currency converter covers all 30 ECB currencies.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 GBP in INR today?
1 British Pound is 125.92 Indian Rupee at the ECB reference rate of 15 October 2026. Your bank or transfer service will usually give slightly less because of its margin and fees.
How much is 100 INR in GBP?
100 INR is 0.79 GBP at the same reference rate (1 INR = 0.0079416 GBP).
What was the highest GBP to INR rate in the last 90 days?
The highest ECB reference rate in the last 90 days was 130.69 on 21 August 2026, and the lowest was 125.92 on 15 October 2026. The chart above shows every working day in between.
When is the GBP to INR rate updated?
The European Central Bank publishes new reference rates around 16:00 Central European Time on every working day, and this page updates within about an hour. Rates do not change on weekends and TARGET holidays.
Why does my bank give a different GBP to INR rate?
Banks quote buying and selling rates around the market rate and keep the difference, and live market rates change during the day, while this page shows one official daily reference rate. Use it as a fair benchmark to judge the rate you are offered.
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