₹ – India’s Pride, A Symbol of Economic Identity, Heritage, and Design Excellence on the Global Stage
The Indian Rupee symbol (₹), adopted on 15th July 2010, embodies India's financial sovereignty and cultural essence.
Blending Devanagari 'Ra' with Roman 'R' and twin stripes, it reflects the national flag and global equality. Conceptualized by Udaya Kumar of IIT Bombay, it emerged from a nationwide design competition led by the Ministry of Finance.
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