The Qatari riyal has been fixed to the US dollar at 3.64 per dollar since 2001, so its rupee rate moves exactly with the dollar: Qatari riyal to INR is simply USD to INR divided by 3.64. When the rupee weakens against the dollar, every Qatari riyal sent home buys more rupees — and the same amount less when the rupee strengthens.
Indians form one of the largest expatriate communities in Qatar, and money sent home from Qatar is a steady part of India’s remittance inflows.
The rate shown here is the mid-market rate, the midpoint between buying and selling prices. Banks, exchange houses and transfer apps add a margin on top (often 0.5–2%) and sometimes a fixed fee, so compare the final rupee amount you will receive, not just the advertised rate.
What moves QAR to INR
The USD to INR rate — the riyal itself is fixed to the dollar
Provider margins and transfer fees
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Qatari riyal in rupees today?
The live QAR to INR rate is shown at the top; it equals the dollar rate divided by 3.64.
Is the Qatari riyal the same as the Saudi riyal?
No. They are different currencies with different dollar pegs (3.64 for Qatar, 3.75 for Saudi Arabia), so their rupee rates differ.
Why does the rate on my transfer app differ?
Apps add a margin and sometimes a fee on top of the mid-market rate shown here.
Sources: today’s rate from Exchange Rate API; history from European Central Bank reference rates via Frankfurter. Mid-market rates are for information — banks and transfer services apply their own rates.
