ABFRL, Tejas Networks, Ola Electric, and Others: Who Were the Top Losers on Nifty 500 in 2025?

The Indian stock market was quite volatile in 2025. While benchmark indices touched new highs, many stocks in the broader market struggled. Small- and mid-cap stocks, in particular, faced sharp corrections. Several well-known companies in the Nifty 500 index saw heavy wealth erosion over the year.

Here is a closer look at the five biggest losers on the Nifty 500 in 2025 and the key reasons behind their decline.

ABFRL Share Price Plummeted Nearly 72%

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail emerged as the worst performer in the Nifty 500 this year, with its stock falling nearly 72% over the past 12 months. 

The sharp fall was largely due to a corporate restructuring. ABFRL was demerged into two listed entities, with Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands becoming a separate company in May 2025. Shareholders received one share of the new entity for every ABFRL share, which mechanically adjusted the stock price lower.

Tejas Networks Share Price Fell 63% in 1 Year

Tejas Networks was the second-biggest loser on the NIFTY 500, declining around 63% in one year. The stock remained under pressure due to operational challenges and weak financial performance. Concerns over product quality, along with a consolidated net loss in Q1 FY25 compared to a profit in the previous year, weighed heavily on investor sentiment.

Ola Electric Mobility Declined by 62%

Ola Electric Mobility lost about 62% of its value in 2025. After listing in August near its issue price, the stock faced selling pressure amid promoter stake sales and ongoing controversies. 

Despite strong visibility as a leading EV player, market confidence weakened due to concerns around execution, profitability, and governance.

SKF India Share Price Fell 60%

SKF India saw a decline of nearly 60% over the year. The stock also dropped over 20% in the last six months. 

While the company operates in a wide range of industrial and automotive segments, slowing demand and broader industrial weakness affected its performance in 2025.

Praj Industries Stock Price Fell 59% YoY

Praj Industries rounded off the list with a fall of about 59% in one year. The stock struggled after reporting weak earnings.

In Q2 FY26, the company posted a sharp year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit, which raised concerns over near-term growth and margins.

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Conclusion

The performance of these five stocks highlights how market rallies do not lift all boats. Corporate restructuring, weak earnings, operational challenges, and governance concerns played a major role in wealth erosion during 2025. For investors, the year reinforced the importance of tracking fundamentals, business developments, and risk management, especially in volatile market phases.

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