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INR to LKR: Indian Rupee to Sri Lankan Rupee

Live INR to LKR exchange rate today - 1 INR equals 3.4665 LKR, with an instant two-way converter for Indian Rupee to Sri Lankan Rupee.

Today's INR to LKR Exchange Rate

1 INR = 3.466500 LKR

1 LKR = 0.2885 INR

Updated: September 3, 2026 ยท Source: Frankfurter API (blended central bank reference rates)

Currency Converter

1.00 Indian Rupee =

3.4665 Sri Lankan Rupee

Last updated: September 3, 2026

This INR to LKR rate is sourced from the Frankfurter exchange rate API, which aggregates reference rates from central banks and financial data providers. Rates on this page are refreshed daily and reflect the mid-market exchange rate (the midpoint between buy and sell prices), rather than the retail rate offered at a bank or currency exchange counter.

Use the calculator above to convert any amount both ways: enter a value in either the INR box or the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) box to see the live conversion instantly.

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What is INR (Indian Rupee)?

A managed float, not pegged to any other currency - the RBI lets the market set its value but occasionally buys or sells dollars to smooth out sharp swings.

Key Facts

  • ISO code: INR
  • Symbol: โ‚น
  • Subunit: 100 paise = 1 rupee
  • Issued by: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

What is LKR (Sri Lankan Rupee)?

A free float since 2022, adopted during Sri Lanka's economic crisis and IMF bailout - before that it was a managed/pegged regime for decades.

Key Facts

  • ISO code: LKR
  • Symbol: Rs
  • Subunit: 100 cents = 1 rupee
  • Issued by: Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)

Why Does the INR/LKR Exchange Rate Change?

The INR/LKR rate moves every trading day, driven mainly by:

  • Central Bank of Sri Lanka policy - since the 2022 move to a free float, CBSL interest rate decisions directly affect the rupee's value the way they would for any freely floating currency.
  • Sri Lanka's IMF program conditions, which have shaped fiscal and monetary policy since the 2022 economic crisis and debt default.
  • Tourism revenue, one of Sri Lanka's largest sources of foreign currency.
  • Remittances from Sri Lankan workers abroad.
  • Sri Lanka's foreign debt repayment schedule and its foreign exchange reserve levels.
  • RBI intervention and rupee-side factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Sri Lankan Rupee change so much in value recently?

Sri Lanka moved to a fully free-floating exchange rate in 2022 during its economic crisis and sovereign debt default, replacing a managed rate that had been artificially held stable for years beforehand - the rupee depreciated sharply once it was allowed to reflect real market conditions.

Is the Sri Lankan Rupee pegged to any other currency?

No. It's been a free float since 2022, so its value is set by market supply and demand like the Indian Rupee, not fixed to the dollar or any other currency.

Is this the bank rate or forex rate?

It's the mid-market rate, the midpoint between the buy and sell price on the global currency market, with no margin added. Banks, forex counters and card networks add their own markup on top, so the rate you're actually charged when exchanging cash or paying by card abroad will differ, usually by 1 to 4 percent in their favor.

How often is the rate updated?

Once a day, refreshed at 7:00 AM IST from the Frankfurter API.

Where do these rates come from?

Frankfurter (frankfurter.dev), a free exchange-rate API that blends official reference rates from multiple central banks rather than relying on a single source.

Can I use this rate for an actual currency conversion?

Use it as a reference for roughly what you should be getting, not as the exact rate you'll receive. An actual transaction, a bank transfer, cash exchange, or a card payment abroad, goes through your bank or exchange provider's own rate, which includes their margin and any transaction fees.

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