Why is Deccan Cements falling/rising?

As of 04-Jul, Deccan Cements Ltd. is experiencing a decline in its stock price, currently at Rs 904.15, which reflects a decrease of Rs 9.1 or 1.0%. The stock has underperformed its sector today by 1.28%, and it is currently 4.58% away from its 52-week high of Rs 945.55. Over the past week, the stock has seen a decline of 2.98%, while it has performed well in the longer term, with a 34.71% increase over the past year. Despite this positive long-term performance, the stock's profits have fallen significantly by 84.2%, which may contribute to investor caution. Additionally, there has been a notable decrease in investor participation, with delivery volume dropping by 36.59% compared to the 5-day average.
In the broader market context, the Sensex has only decreased by 0.74% over the past week, indicating that the stock's short-term decline is more pronounced than the overall market trend. While Deccan Cements has outperformed the BSE500 in the longer term, the recent underperformance and falling investor participation could be influencing the current price movement. The stock is trading at a discount compared to its peers, suggesting a fair valuation, but the significant drop in profits may be causing some investors to reassess their positions, contributing to the recent decline in stock price.