SAR to INR Exchange Rate Today: 1 Saudi Riyal in Indian Rupees

On 16 September 2026, 1 Saudi riyal was worth about ₹25.58. Saudi Arabia fixes the riyal at 3.75 to the US dollar, so the figure comes from dividing the RBI reference rate of ₹95.9433 per dollar by 3.75. SBI’s card rates that morning bought riyal transfers at ₹24.58 and sold them at ₹26.73.

SAR to INR rate today: key facts

The RBI does not publish a riyal rate. It lists the dollar, pound, euro, yen, UAE dirham and Indonesian rupiah, so every rupee figure for the riyal is worked out from the dollar. These are dated figures, not a live quote. For other currencies, see our exchange rates today page.

Why 1 riyal in Indian rupees follows the dollar

SAMA says it remains committed to the official rate of 3.75 riyals to the dollar and has pegged the riyal to the dollar for more than three decades. The riyal therefore rises and falls against the rupee exactly as the dollar does.

A ₹1 rise in USD to INR lifts the riyal by about 27 paise. To follow the riyal, follow the dollar on our USD to INR rate page and divide by 3.75. We do not publish forecasts; past movement says nothing reliable about next month.

SAR to INR in September 2026

Daily figures below divide each RBI reference rate for the dollar by 3.75.

No reference rate was set on 12–14 September. For a later date, open the RBI Reference Rate Archive, read the USD figure and divide by 3.75.

SAR to INR in June, July and August 2026

Many people searched for the June 2026 rate. The table applies the 3.75 peg to the daily USD/INR noon buying rates published by the US Federal Reserve, which run slightly below the RBI figures.

So far in 2026 the riyal has ranged from ₹23.97 (7 January) to ₹25.82 (20 May) on this measure.

Saudi riyal to Indian rupee conversion table

These use the derived rate of ₹25.5849 for 16 September 2026. A bank or exchange house applies its own rate, so treat them as mid-points.

For another amount, use the currency converter or multiply by the day’s dollar rate and divide by 3.75.

Getting a good rate when sending riyals home

No bank, exchange company or app pays the reference rate. The gap between what you receive and the reference figure, plus any fee, is the real cost. At SBI’s transfer buying rate of ₹24.58 on 16 September, SAR 1,000 would fetch ₹24,580, about 3.9% below the derived rate. Its large-transaction card rates are indicative, and retail quotes can differ.

1. Note the day’s RBI dollar rate and divide it by 3.75.
2. Ask each provider, whether your Saudi bank or an exchange company, how many rupees reach India for your exact riyal amount after fees.
3. Divide rupees by riyals to get the effective rate.
4. Pick the smallest gap from the reference figure, not the lowest advertised fee.

Money you send to your own or your family’s account in India is inward remittance, so the LRS limit and TCS apply only to money going out of India. Our guide to sending money to India covers NRE and NRO accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 riyal in Indian rupees today in 2026?

About ₹25.58 on 16 September 2026, from the RBI dollar rate of ₹95.9433 divided by 3.75. Banks buy riyals for less and sell for more.

What was the SAR to INR exchange rate in June 2026?

It averaged about ₹25.32 in June 2026, between ₹25.15 on 18 June and ₹25.54 on 4 June.

How much is 3.75 riyal in Indian rupees?

SAR 3.75 equals one US dollar, so it is worth the dollar rate: ₹95.94 on 16 September 2026.

Why does the RBI not show a Saudi riyal rate?

FBIL sets reference rates for six currencies, and the riyal is not one of them. Because of the 3.75 peg, the dollar rate gives the riyal rate directly.

Is there a SAR to INR forecast?

We do not publish one. The riyal moves with the dollar, so any view on USD to INR applies equally to SAR to INR.

What rate will Al Rajhi or another Saudi bank give me?

Each bank and exchange company sets its own rate and fee, and we have not checked them. Compare the rupees delivered with the day’s reference figure before sending.

Sources

• Current rates: exchange rates (Source: FBIL) — Reserve Bank of India (checked 17 Sep 2026)
• Reference Rate Archive — Reserve Bank of India (checked 17 Sep 2026)
• SAMA affirms commitment to exchange rate policy — Saudi Central Bank (checked 17 Sep 2026)
• Forex card rates, 16-09-2026 — State Bank of India (checked 17 Sep 2026)
• India / US foreign exchange rate (DEXINUS), H.10 release — Federal Reserve via FRED (checked 17 Sep 2026)
• Liberalised Remittance Scheme (FAQ) — Reserve Bank of India (checked 17 Sep 2026)