Why is Lokesh Mach. falling/rising?

As of 20-October, Lokesh Machines Ltd is experiencing a rise in its stock price, currently at Rs 198.95, reflecting an increase of Rs 15.45 or 8.42%. The stock has shown strong performance today, outperforming its sector by 7.75% and achieving a consecutive gain over the last three days, with a total return of 13.1% during this period. Despite the positive movement, there has been a notable decline in investor participation, with delivery volume falling by 62.73% against the 5-day average. The stock's performance over the past week and month has been positive, with returns of 5.04% and 11.27%, respectively, although it has seen significant declines year-to-date and over the past year.
In the broader market context, while Lokesh Machines Ltd has outperformed the Sensex in the short term, with a 1-week return of 5.04% compared to the Sensex's 2.47%, its year-to-date performance remains concerning at -36.03% against the Sensex's positive 7.97%. This contrast highlights the stock's volatility and potential recovery in the short term, despite its long-term struggles. The stock's moving averages indicate a mixed trend, being higher than the shorter-term averages but lower than the 200-day moving average, suggesting a potential upward momentum that could be tempered by the recent drop in trading volume.