Why is Mercantile Vent. falling/rising?

As of 05-Sep, Mercantile Ventures Ltd is currently priced at 29.70, reflecting a decrease of 0.2, or 0.67%. The stock has underperformed its sector today by 1.16%, despite trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages. Over the past week, the stock has shown a modest gain of 0.51%, while its performance over the last month has been slightly better at 1.26%. However, a notable decline in investor participation is evident, with delivery volume dropping by 42.76% compared to the 5-day average. Positive factors contributing to the stock's valuation include a 21.59% growth in net sales for the first nine months and a higher profit after tax, alongside a fair price-to-book value ratio compared to peers.
Broader market context indicates that while Mercantile Ventures has generated a return of 10.61% over the past year, this is in contrast to the Sensex, which has declined by 1.81% in the same period. The stock has outperformed the broader market over the long term, with significant gains over three years and five years. Despite these positive long-term trends, the recent decline in price and investor participation may suggest a temporary setback, potentially influenced by broader market conditions or investor sentiment.