Market close: Sensex down by 276.46 points to 54,088.39 and Nifty at 16,167.10

(G.N.S) dt. 11 Mumbai Indian rupee ended 9 paise higher at 77.23 per dollar against Tuesday’s close of 77.32. Sensex was down by 276.46 points or 0.51% at 54,088.39 at the time of closing and the Nifty was down 72.90 points or 0.45% at 16167.10. About 787 shares have advanced,