Design: The Indian Rupee symbol was created by an Indian graphic designer named Udaya Kumar. His design was selected through a nationwide competition held by the Indian government in 2010.
Inspiration: Udaya Kumar drew inspiration from the Devanagari script and the letter "Ra" to create the Rupee symbol. The symbol also incorporates elements that represent the Indian flag.
Global Recognition: The Indian Rupee symbol is recognized and accepted internationally. It has been included in the Unicode Standard, making it accessible on computers and digital platforms worldwide.
Adoption: Its adoption aimed to provide the Indian currency with a distinct identity similar to other major global currencies.
Unique Symbol: It is a combination of the Devanagari letter "Ra" and the Latin letter "R" with a horizontal line striking through it.
Currency Symbol Act: In 2010, the Indian Parliament passed the "Currency Symbol Act," which made it legally binding to use the Rupee symbol for all official purposes in India.
Integration: The Indian Rupee symbol is integrated into various computer software and operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows and Adobe products.