Russian ruble (RUB) · updated 3:57 PM IST, 12 Oct 2026
Russian Ruble rate today
Today's ruble rate in India, live from the Matrix Forex desk: the price for notes, on a forex card, and what we pay when you sell rubles back.
How the ruble moved
The ruble against the rupee, day by day: our desk's daily rate, which follows the market, as a change in per cent. Our rates follow the market through the day.
- Wed7 Oct▼-0.50%
- Thu8 Oct▲+0.55%
- Fri9 Oct▼-0.14%
- Sat10 Oct▼-0.01%
- Sun11 Oct●+0.00%
Ten years of history and the outlook are on the RUB to INR converter.
One ruble, three prices
How you take a ruble decides what it costs. Each pillar stands as tall as its price on the same rupee scale.
Notes we buy are checked, stored and shipped back.
Loaded electronically, reloadable from abroad.
Notes are imported, insured, stored and delivered.
less per ruble with a forex card than in cash today. On 150,000 ₽ that is ₹35,100.
Get a forex cardRuble price today: what your rubles cost
The same amount, two ways. Cash stops at the per-trip limit; a card covers the rest.
Cash limit. Up to the USD 3,000 equivalent as currency notes per trip; the rest goes on a forex card, within the USD 250,000 annual LRS limit.
TCS. Tax collected at source applies once your foreign-exchange purchases in a financial year cross ₹10 lakh: nil when an education loan pays, 2% for self-funded education and medical treatment, and 20% for travel and everything else. It is credited against your income tax when you file.
Matrix ForexRupees, rounded · 3:57 PM IST, 12 Oct 2026
| You need | Cash | Forex card | Card saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 ₽ | ₹10,439 | ₹8,684 | ₹1,755 |
| 40,000 ₽ | ₹55,676 | ₹46,316 | ₹9,360 |
| 75,000 ₽ | ₹1,04,392 | ₹86,842 | ₹17,550 |
| 150,000 ₽ | ₹2,08,785 | ₹1,73,685 | ₹35,100 |
| 250,000 ₽ | ₹3,47,975 | ₹2,89,475 | ₹58,500 |
| 400,000 ₽ | Above the cash limit | ₹4,63,160 | · |
| 750,000 ₽ | Above the cash limit | ₹8,68,425 | · |
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Ruble exchange rate questions
The rate questions people search for, answered with today's numbers.
Still deciding? Ask the deskA person replies on WhatsApp01Today's rate
What is the ruble rate today?
At 3:57 PM IST on 12 Oct 2026, Matrix Forex sells Russian ruble notes at ₹1.39 and buys them back at ₹1.12. On a forex card it is ₹1.16. Rates move with the market through the day.
What is today's ruble buying and selling rate?
You buy rubles at ₹1.39 and sell them back at ₹1.12. The gap pays for handling real notes both ways: importing, insuring, storing and delivering them, then checking and shipping them back.
Does the ruble rate change during the day?
Yes. Our rates follow the market through the trading day. The rate on your quote is the one the desk gives you on the callback.
How much did the ruble move this week?
Down 0.11% between 6 Oct and 11 Oct on our desk's daily record. The chart above shows the trend.
02Quick answers
What is the ruble exchange rate today?
The ruble exchange rate today is ₹1.39 for cash, our selling rate. When you sell rubles back, we pay ₹1.12; the gap between the two pays for importing, insuring and delivering real notes.
What is the RUB rate today?
The RUB rate today is ₹1.39 for cash at Matrix Forex. On a forex card it is ₹1.16. We buy rubles back at ₹1.12.
What is the Russian currency rate today?
The Russian currency rate today is ₹1.39 at Matrix Forex: Russia uses the Russian ruble (RUB), and that is our price for its notes. On a forex card it is ₹1.16. The rate moves with the market through the day.
What is the ruble price today?
The ruble price today is ₹1.39 for notes, delivered or collected, with GST and any TCS shown as separate lines on your quote, never inside the rate. On a forex card it is ₹1.16.
What is the ruble rate in India today?
The ruble rate today in India is ₹1.39 for cash, delivered to your door in our cities or collected at a branch. On a forex card it is ₹1.16. The rate is the same across India; only delivery times differ.
03Cash, card or transfer
Is a forex card cheaper than cash?
Today, yes: ₹1.16 on a card against ₹1.39 in notes. On 150,000 ₽ that is ₹35,100 less. Most travellers take a little cash and load the rest on a card.
Can I sell my leftover rubles?
Yes. We buy Russian ruble notes back at ₹1.12 today. Get a buy-back quote.
04Rules
What rules apply when I buy rubles?
Up to the USD 3,000 equivalent as currency notes per trip; the rest goes on a forex card, within the USD 250,000 annual LRS limit. That is about 250,000 ₽ in notes. You need your passport, ticket, visa where required, and PAN: see the document checklist.
Is tax charged when I buy rubles?
Tax collected at source applies once your foreign-exchange purchases in a financial year cross ₹10 lakh: nil when an education loan pays, 2% for self-funded education and medical treatment, and 20% for travel and everything else. It is credited against your income tax when you file.