Sectorally, selling was seen in banks, IT, finance, realty, and auto stocks while buying was visible in oil & gas as well as metal stocks. Crucial support for the index is placed at 17000 and further towards 16800 levels, said analysts.
Positive Breakout: These 9 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, nine stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on May 22, 2026, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan