However, this is nothing to worry about, as the steep decline came as the stock began trading ex-split, following its recently announced 1:5 stock split that slashed the face value from Rs 10 to Rs 2.
As a result, the stock cracked 41% to hit its intraday low of Rs 773.40 on the BSE, from its previous close of Rs 3,861.30.
While the nosedive in price may appear alarming, the fall is purely technical in nature. It reflects a standard adjustment in the stock’s trading value due to the increased number of shares in circulation.
Investors who held CAMS shares before the ex-date are now credited with five times the number of shares, each priced at one-fifth the original value — leaving their total investment value unchanged.
According to the data available on Trendlyne, this is the first time that CAMS shares are undergoing a stock split.Stock splits like this are common tools used to enhance liquidity and make shares more affordable for retail investors. By reducing the per-share price without altering the company’s market capitalisation, CAMS aims to widen market participation and boost trading volumes.The company had earlier notified the exchanges of the corporate action, with 5 December 2025 marked as the record date. The price plunge seen today reflects the implementation of the split — a mathematical adjustment, not a signal of weakening fundamentals.
CAMS is a mutual funds transfer agency. It provides investor services, distributor services and asset management company (AMC) services.
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