Stock Market Today, March 4 -- The benchmark Nifty-50 index ended almost flat at 22,119.30 on Monday. However, the Bank Nifty at 48,114.30 lost nearly half a per cent while the Oil & Gas index was another key loser, though many other sectors, such as IT, Metal and Realty, were among the key gainers. The Mid and small caps ended almost flat.

Nifty remained above the psychologically important 22,000 mark, which is expected to serve as short-term support. A breach of this level could pull the Nifty toward the next support band of 21,700-21,750. On the upside, the 22,450-22,500 band may present resistance, said per Devarsh Vakil - Head of Prime Research, HDFC Securities

Bank Nifty tested the key support zone of 48,000-47,800, and a break be...