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Patanjali Foods shares crashed 20% to a six-year low of ₹328.20, sparking widespread panic among market investors.
MUMBAI
Investors of Patanjali Foods faced a massive shock as the company’s stock prices crashed by 20 percent. This sudden drop pushed the shares down to their lowest value in over six years, creating a wave of panic across the Indian stock market.
The company’s stock plunged to a worrying low of Rs 328.20 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). This marks the lowest point the company has seen since April 2020. The crash means the stock value has now split nearly in half compared to its highest peak in July last year. Even though the shares managed to recover slightly later in the afternoon, they were still trading around 16 percent lower at about Rs 345 per share.
As the market panicked, Patanjali Foods quickly stepped forward to calm the public. The company released an official statement to the stock exchanges, assuring everyone that their business is running perfectly normally. They stated that there are no hidden bad news, secret events, or financial troubles that could explain why the stock suddenly lost its value. The management emphasized that they remain fully focused on their growth plans and are running their daily operations just like any other day.
Despite these reassuring words from the management, the numbers show that the popular consumer goods giant is facing heavy pressure. Patanjali Foods, which was earlier known as Ruchi Soya Industries, is one of India’s biggest names in the edible oil and daily household products market. However, this latest market crash adds to a very tough year for the brand. Over the past month alone, the stock has dropped by nearly 19 percent. When looking at the bigger picture, the company’s shares have lost a whopping 37 percent of their total value since the start of this year. Experts are watching closely to see if the brand can bounce back from this historic low.