Analysis of recent rupee → sterling forecasts for 2025. We collate forecasts from respected FX analysts together with the latest Indian rupee to British pound performance and trends.
Forecasts for INR to GBP
The exchange rate forecast for the Indian Rupee (INR) against the British Pound (GBP) reflects a complex interplay of geopolitical tensions, economic data, and market sentiments. Recently, the Indian Rupee has faced pressure amid rising energy prices and increased U.S. tariffs, which have impacted Asian currencies. Analysts note that the broader balance of risks for the Rupee may provide some stability at its current levels, though uncertainties stemming from U.S. growth concerns and international tensions, particularly the heightened friction between India and Pakistan, continue to loom large.
On the GBP side, recent economic data has been less than favorable, with the UK's GDP contracting by 0.3% in April, leading to a temporary decline in the Pound's value against both the US dollar and major peers. However, the GBP has shown some resilience, managing to rebound against weaker counterparts despite the initial setback. Currency forecasters expect that the upcoming economic indicators from the UK, combined with ongoing political uncertainties relating to the aftermath of Brexit and the Bank of England's monetary policy, will be crucial in determining the next trajectory for the Pound.
Recent price data shows that the INR to GBP exchange rate is currently at 0.008560, which is 3.0% lower than its three-month average of 0.008826. This suggests that the Rupee remains vulnerable to fluctuations, having traded within a range of 6.8% from 0.008554 to 0.009138 in recent weeks. This relatively stable range indicates some investor caution, as traders seek clearer signals regarding economic stability and potential policy shifts in both India and the UK.
Overall, analysts assert that the INR will likely continue to navigate a phase of volatility influenced by external factors, while the Pound's trajectory will depend heavily on domestic economic recovery and investor sentiment in the face of ongoing political and economic challenges. Investors are advised to remain vigilant and consider these multifaceted dynamics when engaging in international transactions involving these currencies.
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Will the Indian rupee rise against the British pound?
This is always a difficult question as exchange rates are influenced by many factors, so a good method to consider the Indian rupee vs British pound current value is to look the INR/GBP historic rate and change over a range of periods.
The following table looks at the change in the INR to GBP exchange rate over periods from the previous week back to the last 10 years.
Date
INR/GBP
Period
31 May 2025
0.008682
2 Week
16 Mar 2025
0.008897
3 Month
14 Jun 2024
0.009445
1 Year
15 Jun 2020
0.0104
5 Year
17 Jun 2015
0.009865
10 Year
19 Jun 2005
0.0126
20 Year
INR/GBP historic rates
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