Why is IST falling/rising?

As of 04-Aug, IST Ltd's stock price is currently at 913.80, reflecting an increase of 12.8, or 1.42%. Today's price summary indicates that the stock has underperformed its sector by 0.8%, despite being higher than its 5-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, while lower than the 20-day moving average. Over the past week, the stock has gained 1.30%, contrasting with a decline of 1.82% over the past month. Although the stock has shown consistent returns over the last three years, outperforming the BSE500 in each of the last three annual periods, it faces challenges such as a low return on equity of 9.64% and poor long-term growth metrics, with net sales and operating profit declining over the last five years. Additionally, the recent negative quarterly results, including a significant drop in profit after tax, may contribute to investor concerns.
In the broader market context, IST Ltd's short-term performance of +1.30% over the past week outpaces the Sensex's modest gain of +0.16% during the same period. However, the stock's year-to-date performance of -3.51% contrasts sharply with the Sensex's increase of +3.69%, indicating a struggle to maintain investor confidence. The falling investor participation, as evidenced by a significant drop in delivery volume, suggests a lack of enthusiasm among traders, which could further pressure the stock. The absence of domestic mutual fund investment may also reflect broader apprehensions about the company's valuation and growth prospects, impacting its overall market perception.