Sensex falls 561 points to close at 34,869

Equity indices finished in red on Wednesday with the benchmark BSE sensex falling over 550 points dragged by losses in banking and financial stocks. After a volatile session, the 30-share BSE index plunged 561 points or 1.58 per cent to finish at 34,869; while the broader NSE Nifty closed 166 points or 1.58 per cent lower at 10,305.