As of January 28, 2026, 22 stocks in the Nifty 500 segment closed above their 200-day moving average (DMA). Of these, we have highlighted the top 12 that posted gains of more than 3%, based on StockEdge’s technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily time frame, it is generally considered to be an overall uptrend. Take a look:
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