Around 21 stocks contributed the most in the Nifty's 333-days journey from 11,000 to the 12,000 mark, with over 50 per cent gain during the period.

The index settled above the 12,000 mark for the first time on Monday. On Tuesday, it settled at 12,021.65, lower by 66.90 points or 0.55 per cent from its previous close.