The Saudi riyal has been fixed to the US dollar at 3.75 per dollar since 1986, so its rupee rate moves exactly with the dollar: Saudi riyal to INR is simply USD to INR divided by 3.75. When the rupee weakens against the dollar, every Saudi riyal sent home buys more rupees — and the same amount less when the rupee strengthens.
Saudi Arabia employs a very large number of Indian workers, so the riyal rate is closely watched by families who rely on money sent home.
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 SAR to INR
The USD to INR rate — because of the peg, it is the only market factor
Exchange-house and bank margins in Saudi Arabia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Saudi riyal in rupees today?
The live SAR to INR rate is at the top of this page. Because of the dollar peg it equals the dollar rate divided by 3.75.
Has the Saudi riyal peg ever changed?
The riyal has been fixed at 3.75 per US dollar since 1986.
Why do different exchange houses offer different riyal rates?
Each provider adds its own margin and fee on top of the mid-market rate, which is what this page shows.
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.
