Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indian number system?+
India uses a unique grouping system: after the thousands, numbers are grouped in pairs. So 1,00,000 (1 lakh) and 1,00,00,000 (1 crore) instead of 1,000,000 (1 million).
How many lakhs make a crore?+
100 lakhs make 1 crore. 1 lakh = 100,000. 1 crore = 10,000,000 (1 crore = 10 million in international format).
What is 1 billion in Indian rupees?+
1 billion = 100 crore = 10,000 lakh in Indian number system.
How do I format Indian numbers in Excel?+
Use custom format ##,##,##,##0 for Indian number formatting in Excel. This shows numbers in lakhs and crores style.
What is 1 trillion in Indian system?+
1 trillion = 1 lakh crore in Indian number system. This is commonly used when discussing India GDP or government budgets.