Among the Nifty 500 constituents, Tejas Networks (down 56 per cent), Praj Industries (down 54 per cent), and Vedant Fashions (down 52 per cent) were among the worst hit
Thus far in the calendar year 2025, the BSE smallcap index has underperformed the market by falling 5%, as against 3% decline in midcap index and 3% rise in the BSE Sensex.
TCS shares slipped 2.5 per cent in an intra-day deal, and are trading lower for the fifth straight day, falling 7 per cent during the period
IndusInd Bank, PG Electroplast, Five-Star Business, Cohance Lifesciences and Praj Industries have shed 20% in the last 7 months, while the Nifty and Nifty 500 have rallied up to 18%, shows data.
A cautious approach among participants in the domestic ethanol market, following the achievement of the 20% EBP target and pending new blending mandates, influenced performance in Q1FY26.