Oil Shock Triggers Rush into Indian Rupee Options as Short‑Term Bearish Bets Dominate

Indian currency markets are witnessing a sharp surge in activity as traders and investors increasingly turn to options contracts to hedge against or profit from expected weakness in the Indian rupee (INR). The spike in activity has been driven by the recent global oil price shock and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, which have fueled short‑term bearish […]

India-Flagged Tankers May Pass Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

New Delhi/Dubai, Iran is reportedly preparing to allow India-flagged oil tankers to transit the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to an Indian government source, as escalating regional conflict threatens global shipping and energy supplies. The development comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf following attacks on commercial vessels and increasing hostilities involving Iran, the […]