Why is MSTC falling/rising?

As of 11-Jul, MSTC Ltd's stock price is currently at 530.70, reflecting a decrease of 1.3 points or 0.24%. The stock has been on a downward trend, having fallen consecutively for the last five days, resulting in a total decline of 4% during this period. In terms of performance, the stock has underperformed significantly over the last week and month, with returns of -3.68% and -4.55%, respectively. Additionally, the stock's net sales have shown a concerning annual decline of -24.06% over the past five years, and recent quarterly results indicate a drop in net sales by -15.6%. The participation of institutional investors has also decreased, which may further contribute to the stock's negative momentum.
Broader market context indicates that while the Sensex has experienced a slight decline of only 1.12% over the past week, MSTC's performance has been notably worse. The stock has underperformed the broader market significantly over the past year, with a staggering decline of -41.57% compared to the BSE500's positive return of 0.52%. This stark contrast highlights the challenges MSTC is facing, particularly in light of falling investor participation and poor long-term growth prospects, which are likely influencing investor sentiment and contributing to the stock's current downward trajectory.