India bonds fall as oil spike, Treasury rout weigh

Indian government bonds experienced a decline early Monday, mirroring U.S. Treasury selloffs. Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions boosted oil prices, raising inflation concerns for India. Hopes for inclusion in Bloomberg's flagship index are expected to cushion further bond price drops. Overseas investors have shown persistent demand for Indian government bonds in July. Overnight index swap rates also saw an increase tracking offshore paying activity.