Market close: Sensex down by 359.33 points to 55,566.41 and Nifty at 16,584.55

(G.N.S) dt. 31 Mumbai On the second day of the week, at closing the Sensex was down by 359.33 points or 0.64% at 55566.41, and the Nifty was also down by 76.90 points or 0.46% at 16584.50. About 1720 shares have advanced, 1548 shares declined, and 121 shares are unchanged.