The Rise, Fall & Maybe Rise Again of India’s Most Confused Stocks

EduInvesting.in | May 2025

“I’m not down bad. I’m just… in recovery mode.”
— Every stock that once flew too close to the sun

In the mystical land of Dalal Street, some stocks fall so hard, they bounce.
And sometimes, they bounce so high that people forget they were ever in the ICU.

But don’t be fooled by the green candles — these stocks are still stuck in an existential crisis.
They’re up 100%, 150%, even 300% from their lows…
…but still down 60–80% from their highs.

Let’s meet these resilient, rebellious, and ridiculously volatile creatures.

🎯 1. Suzlon Energy — The OG Penny Stock Superhero

🌬️ From Windmill to Windfall?

Suzlon is that guy from your college who failed in 7 subjects, but now owns a farmhouse in Goa and trades crypto.

After being the poster boy of India’s green dreams in the 2000s, it turned into a debt-ridden disaster.
Now, it’s suddenly hot again — thanks to the energy transition wave, debt restructuring, and the PSU defence of “too Indian to fail.”

🧠 EduInvestor Verdict:
Momentum beast with a second life. Enter with stop-loss and zero emotion.
Suzlon doesn’t care about fundamentals. It cares about vibes.

🏍️ 2. SpiceJet — Flew High, Grounded Hard, Now Taxiing Again

✈️ “We are operational” — every airline ever, right before a crash

SpiceJet has been in every kind of turbulence:

• Unpaid staff
• Grounded aircraft
• DGCA notices
• Ajay Singh losing and then regaining control like a soap opera villain

And yet… it survives. Why? Because India has 1.4 billion people and no one wants to fly Go First again.

🧠 EduInvestor Verdict:
Great for airport chai stall gossip, not for long-term investors.
Trade it, don’t trust it.

📱 3. Paytm — From Unicorn to Uncomfortably Realistic

💳 “Bhaiya Paytm kar do” — but should you invest?

Paytm has had a techno-emotional rollercoaster:

• Overhyped IPO
• Shock and awe fall
• RBI bans
• Soundboxes everywhere
• And now, a slight profit peekaboo

Yes, it’s up from ₹310. But it’s still in “You sure bro?” territory.

🧠 EduInvestor Verdict:
It’s the toxic ex of your portfolio. Looks better now, but trauma lingers.
Date casually, don’t marry.

💰 4. Yes Bank — The Zombie with Shareholder Army

🧟 The Most Owned, Least Loved Stock in India

Yes Bank didn’t just fall — it exploded into tiny, regret-filled pieces.
But thanks to SBI & friends, it’s now a walking zombie with millions of retail shareholders praying every morning.

It’s improving slowly — new management, tech stack, bad loans reduced — but the ghost of Rana Kapoor still haunts it.

🧠 EduInvestor Verdict:
Only enter if you believe in second innings — and have nerves of titanium.
Otherwise, just open a savings account. Same thrill, less risk.

🏗️ 5. IRB Infrastructure — Up 300%, Still Below Pre-Scandal Levels

🚧 “India is building highways. But where’s my return?”

IRB was once the Bajaj of infra — then came controversies, debt, delays, and accusations of sand mafia links.
Investors fled. The stock tanked.

But wait — post-COVID infra boost, HAM model, NHAI push — and IRB is back, flexing hard.

🧠 EduInvestor Verdict:
A legit comeback. Better than most rebound stocks.
Still some governance concerns, but the engine is running.

📦 Summary Table of Regret & Redemption

🧠 EduInvestor’s Final Take:

These stocks are like those exes who start going to the gym, fix their hair, and post spiritual quotes on Instagram.

But should you believe their glow-up?

🎯 Remember:

“Up from lows” sounds great… until you zoom out.