In 2024, smallcap stocks have generally outperformed mid and largecaps, but 278 stocks have lagged behind the S&P BSE Smallcap Index, with share prices dropping by up to 70%. The hardest hit include penny stocks Sanmit Infra, MK Proteins, and Cressanda Solutions, which have seen declines between 51% and 69%, with current prices around Rs 12, Rs 10, and Rs 15, respectively.