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South African Rand to Indian Rupee
How much Indian Rupee does your rand buy today? Used by South Africans of Indian heritage sending remittances to family in India, SA tourists travelling to Mumbai or Delhi, and importers paying for generic pharmaceuticals and IT services.
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The table above shows common amounts. For an arbitrary figure, use the Currency Converter — it supports ZAR, INR, and 8 other currencies.
About ZAR/INR
India is among South Africa's top 10 trading partners, and the SA Indian-origin community (largely descended from 19th-century indentured labour) maintains active family and financial ties to India. Inbound transfers to Indian bank accounts arrive within 1–3 business days via SWIFT through Indian banks (ICICI, HDFC, SBI), or 1–2 hours via specialist services like Remitly and Xoom.
Where the data comes from
Rates are the European Central Bank reference rates, fetched via the Frankfurter API and refreshed once per business day at 16:00 CET. The figure shown is the mid-market rate — the wholesale price banks quote each other. Retail customers pay a 1–4% markup on top of this figure at banks and money-transfer services.
Frequently asked questions
What is the South African Rand to Indian Rupee exchange rate today?
The live ZAR/INR mid-market rate is shown at the top of this page, sourced from the European Central Bank via Frankfurter and refreshed every business day at 16:00 CET. Your bank or money-transfer service will add a 1–4% retail spread on top of this figure.
What is the cheapest way to convert ZAR to INR?
Compare the mid-market rate on this page against quotes from Wise, Shyft, PayFast, and your bank. A markup of more than 4% above the mid-market rate is overpriced. SWIFT transfers usually carry the highest hidden cost; specialist money transfer services typically beat banks by 1–3%.
How do I send money to a family member in India from South Africa?
Remitly, Wise, and Xoom all operate the ZAR-to-INR corridor with retail spreads of about 1–2% and 1–2 hour settlement to Indian bank accounts. SA banks (Standard Bank, FNB) handle SWIFT to Indian banks but charge 3–4% spread plus correspondent fees.
How much does a budget trip to India cost in rand?
India is one of the cheapest international destinations for SA travellers — R600–R1,200 per day covers comfortable mid-range travel including a private hotel room, three meals, and intercity transport. A 14-day Golden Triangle (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur) trip with mid-range hotels typically costs R25,000–R40,000 plus flights.
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Source: European Central Bank, via Frankfurter