Higher closing: Sensex up by 1,344.63 points and Nifty at 16,259.30

(G.N.S) Dt. 17 Mumbai On May 17, Tuesday the market closes with a green sign of rise, Sensex was up 1,344.63 points or 2.54% at 54,318.47, and the Nifty was up 417 points or 2.63% at 16,259.30. About 2575 shares have advanced, 693 shares declined, and 112 shares are unchanged.