Mangalore Refinery Shows Short-Term Volatility Amid Long-Term Growth Trends

Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL) has experienced a notable decline of 3.18% today, marking a reversal after two consecutive days of gains. The stock's performance today underperformed the sector by 2.36%, with an intraday low of Rs 150.1, reflecting a drop of 3.57%. Despite today's downturn, MRPL has shown resilience in its longer-term performance metrics. Over the past week, the stock has gained 2.59%, and it has increased by 6.46% over the past month. In contrast, the broader market, represented by the Sensex, has seen a decline of 0.10% over the week and a modest gain of 0.15% over the month. MRPL's trading position remains strong, as it is currently above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages. However, its year-to-date performance stands at 1.65%, lagging behind the Sensex's 5.17%. Over the longer term, MRPL has shown significant growth, with a 321.82% increase over the past five years compared to the Sensex's 115.53%.