Today has brought good news for Indian expatriates working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). If you are planning to send your hard-earned money to India, then let us tell you that the exchange rate is in much better condition now. According to the latest update of 13 February 2026, the dirham remains strong against the Indian rupee, due to which expatriates are getting more money for sending money home.
Today’s latest exchange rates and figures
According to official data, the price of 1 United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) on February 13 24.70 Indian Rupee (INR) Has been registered. Today in the market this rate is hovering between Rs 24.65 to Rs 24.71 throughout the day. This is a good opportunity for expatriates because at the end of January this rate had reached its historical level of Rs 25.06. Stability has been observed in the market in the last 24 hours and the rate remains around 24.70.
Why are you getting such a good rate?
There are many major economic reasons behind the weakening of the Indian Rupee and strengthening of the Dirham. Crude oil prices in the international market are hovering above $100 per barrel, which has affected India’s trade deficit. Apart from this, foreign investors are continuously withdrawing money from the Indian stock market. New tariffs imposed by the US on Indian exports and geopolitical tensions also kept pressure on the rupee. However, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is intervening from time to time to prevent excessive fluctuations.
How much will the migrants benefit?
In simple words, if you send 1000 dirhams to India today, your family will get Rs 24,700 Will meet. This is much higher than the average rate of the last few years. Analysts believe that in the year 2026 the exchange rate may remain between 24.20 to 24.90. Many sensible expatriates are adopting the ‘staggered approach’, that is, they are sending money little by little so that if the rate goes up to Rs 25 again, they can avail the benefit.
