Why is Electrost.Cast. falling/rising?

As of 30-Jul, Electrosteel Castings Ltd is currently priced at 113.65, reflecting a decrease of 0.85, or 0.74%. Today's price summary indicates that the stock has outperformed its sector by 0.66%, although it is trading lower than the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages, while remaining above the 100-day moving average. The stock has shown a significant decline over the past year, with a return of -47.52%, while its net sales have fallen by 10.8% compared to the previous four-quarter average. Despite a healthy long-term growth rate in net sales and operating profit, the company has faced negative results in the last two quarters, contributing to the current downward price movement.
In the broader market context, the stock's short-term performance has been relatively better than the benchmark, as it has declined by only 0.18% over the past week compared to the Sensex's drop of 1.50%. However, the stock has underperformed significantly over the past year, with a return of -47.52% against the BSE500's negative return of -2.34%. This stark contrast highlights the challenges faced by Electrosteel Castings Ltd, particularly in light of falling earnings per share and a decrease in investor participation, which may further pressure the stock's price in the near term.