CNY → 
INR Rate as of2026-05-16 CNY to INR Converter.
1 CNY = 12.25 INR as of 2026-05-16. Critical for India's import trade with China — India imported $97B+ from China in 2024, the largest single-country source. Used by Indian electronics importers, pharmaceutical API buyers, machinery importers, and Indian students at Chinese universities (medical degrees particularly). CNY-INR is heavily managed by the PBOC daily fix and PBOC's policy of maintaining stable CNY against the basket has resulted in a narrow trading range vs INR over 5 years.
CNY → INR Converter
| 🇨🇳 CNY | 🇮🇳 INR |
|---|---|
| CN¥1.00 | ₹12.25 |
| CN¥10.00 | ₹122.50 |
| CN¥100.00 | ₹1,225.00 |
| CN¥500.00 | ₹6,125.00 |
| CN¥1,000.00 | ₹12,250.00 |
| CN¥5,000.00 | ₹61,250.00 |
| CN¥10,000.00 | ₹122,500.00 |
| CN¥50,000.00 | ₹612,500.00 |
| CN¥100,000.00 | ₹1,225,000.00 |
CNY trend over time.
CNY to INR conversion table.
Common Chinese Yuan amounts converted to Indian Rupee at today's rate of 1 CNY = 12.25 INR. The reverse holds too: 1 INR = 0.0816 CNY.
| 1 CNY | 12.25 INR |
| 5 CNY | 61.25 INR |
| 10 CNY | 122.5 INR |
| 25 CNY | 306.25 INR |
| 50 CNY | 612.5 INR |
| 100 CNY | 1,225 INR |
| 500 CNY | 6,125 INR |
| 1,000 CNY | 12,250 INR |
| 5,000 CNY | 61,250 INR |
| 10,000 CNY | 122,500 INR |
| 1 INR | 0.0816 CNY |
| 5 INR | 0.4082 CNY |
| 10 INR | 0.8163 CNY |
| 25 INR | 2.04 CNY |
| 50 INR | 4.08 CNY |
| 100 INR | 8.16 CNY |
| 500 INR | 40.82 CNY |
| 1,000 INR | 81.63 CNY |
| 5,000 INR | 408.16 CNY |
| 10,000 INR | 816.33 CNY |
Why people convert CNY to INR.
The CNY/INR corridor is driven mostly by China import trade and manufacturing settlements. On the Indian Rupee side, demand comes from India inbound remittances, NRI banking, and India travel. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, CNY/INR is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the Chinese Yuan has moved up 5.2% against the Indian Rupee, and over five years it has strengthened about 6.5% (from 11.5 to 12.25). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Indian Rupee you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best CNY → INR rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large CNY transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-16 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
