The 12,000 mark is likely to play out as a crucial resistance zone. On the downside, immediate support is seen around the 20-DMA (11,826) and as long as bulls manage to hold on to the 20-DMA, maintain a positive bias and 'buy on dips' strategy should be adopted. Stocks in news: Prime Focus, Mcleod Ruseel, Jindal Steel, JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals.