Bajaj Finance Faces ₹38,000 Cr Hurdle Despite Topping Nifty in 2025

Bajaj Finance’s dream run in 2025 came to a sharp halt on Friday, as the top-performing Nifty stock plunged over 6%, erasing ₹38,000 crore in market value. Despite a seemingly strong Q1 performance, investor sentiment turned sour after brokerages flagged concerns over rising credit costs and slowing growth.

The NBFC major, which had delivered an impressive 32% return year-to-date to become Nifty’s best performer, slipped below the crucial ₹900 mark, touching ₹897.65 on the BSE. The fall reflected growing fears about asset quality deterioration and the sustainability of its growth momentum.