India’s BSE Sensex rose 1.2% to close at 77,958.5 on Wednesday, an over two-week high, recovering from prior losses. Global market sentiment improved following a drop in crude oil prices after US President Trump claimed progress in negotiations with Iran toward an agreement to end the war. Washington is reportedly nearing a one-page memorandum of understanding with Tehran to end the over two-month conflict. The latest domestic data was also supportive. India’s services sector grew more strongly than initially estimated in April, hitting a five-month high. Moreover, the Indian government’s new credit-guarantee scheme, worth $1.9 billion, gave banks and airlines a lift, with the plan targeting companies heavily impacted by the Middle East crisis. Airline InterGlobe Aviation climbed 6.6%, with banks also advancing significantly. HDFC Bank added 3.1% after Reuters reported that law firms reviewing its governance are set to find no major lapses, paving the way for the CEO’s reappointment.