INR → 
LKR Rate as of2026-05-17 INR to LKR Converter.
1 INR = 3.55 LKR as of 2026-05-17. A pair for India-Sri Lanka trade (India is Sri Lanka's largest trade partner), Indian tourism to Sri Lanka (300,000+ annual visitors), and the small but well-established Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora in India. LKR collapsed dramatically in 2022 during Sri Lanka's sovereign debt crisis (LKR went from 200/USD to 360/USD between March 2022 and May 2022). LKR has partially recovered post-IMF EFF program but remains structurally weaker. INR-LKR tracks this dynamic — INR-LKR rose from 2.5 to 4+ during 2022 crisis, now consolidating around 3.5.
INR → LKR Converter
| 🇮🇳 INR | 🇱🇰 LKR |
|---|---|
| ₹1.00 | LKR 3.55 |
| ₹10.00 | LKR 35.50 |
| ₹100.00 | LKR 355.00 |
| ₹500.00 | LKR 1,775.00 |
| ₹1,000.00 | LKR 3,550.00 |
| ₹5,000.00 | LKR 17,750.00 |
| ₹10,000.00 | LKR 35,500.00 |
| ₹50,000.00 | LKR 177,500.00 |
| ₹100,000.00 | LKR 355,000.00 |
INR trend over time.
INR to LKR conversion table.
Common Indian Rupee amounts converted to Sri Lankan Rupee at today's rate of 1 INR = 3.55 LKR. The reverse holds too: 1 LKR = 0.2817 INR.
| 1 INR | 3.55 LKR |
| 5 INR | 17.75 LKR |
| 10 INR | 35.5 LKR |
| 25 INR | 88.75 LKR |
| 50 INR | 177.5 LKR |
| 100 INR | 355 LKR |
| 500 INR | 1,775 LKR |
| 1,000 INR | 3,550 LKR |
| 5,000 INR | 17,750 LKR |
| 10,000 INR | 35,500 LKR |
| 1 LKR | 0.2817 INR |
| 5 LKR | 1.41 INR |
| 10 LKR | 2.82 INR |
| 25 LKR | 7.04 INR |
| 50 LKR | 14.08 INR |
| 100 LKR | 28.17 INR |
| 500 LKR | 140.85 INR |
| 1,000 LKR | 281.69 INR |
| 5,000 LKR | 1,408 INR |
| 10,000 LKR | 2,817 INR |
Why people convert INR to LKR.
The INR/LKR corridor is driven mostly by India inbound remittances and NRI banking. On the Sri Lankan Rupee side, demand comes from Sri Lanka remittances, family transfers, and post-crisis rebuilding. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, INR/LKR 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 Indian Rupee has moved down 7.8% against the Sri Lankan Rupee, and over five years it has strengthened about 42.0% (from 2.5 to 3.55). 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 Sri Lankan Rupee you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best INR → LKR 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 INR transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-17 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
