Responsive Industries Faces Significant Volatility Amid Broader Sector Decline and Strong Debt Management

Responsive Industries, a small-cap player in the plastic products sector, has experienced significant volatility today, hitting a new 52-week low of Rs. 172. The stock has underperformed its sector by 3.12%, marking a consecutive decline over the past two days with a total drop of 10.69%. Opening with a loss of 2.39%, it reached an intraday low of Rs. 172, reflecting a 12.56% decrease at its lowest point. In terms of moving averages, Responsive Industries is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, indicating a bearish trend. The broader plastic products sector has also seen a decline of 5.09%. Over the past year, the stock has recorded a performance of -38.44%, contrasting sharply with the Sensex's decline of only 2.49%. Despite the challenges, the company maintains a strong ability to service its debt, evidenced by a low Debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.18 times. Additionally, it has shown healthy long-term growth, with operating profit increasing at an annual rate of 88.20%. The stock's institutional holdings stand at 35.99%, suggesting a level of confidence among larger investors.