Ten BSE 500 stocks plunge up to 45% in one month amid market volatility

Indian equity markets experienced heightened volatility over the past month, with the Sensex and BSE 500 index falling approximately 4.5%. The broader weakness was punctuated by steeper declines in select large-cap stocks.

Among BSE 500 constituents, PB Fintech, IFCI and New India Assurance emerged as the worst performers, with losses ranging from 16% to 44% during the period. The sharp selling in these stocks underscores the market's selective weakness amid prevailing uncertainty.