Why is SAIL falling/rising?

Jul 18 2025 10:10 PM IST
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As of 18-Jul, Steel Authority Of India Ltd. (SAIL) is currently priced at Rs 136.45, reflecting a recent rise and strong performance compared to its sector, despite a negative return over the past year and declining investor participation. The stock has a year-to-date return of 20.65%, significantly outperforming the Sensex, but challenges remain due to decreased profits and falling delivery volumes.
As of 18-Jul, Steel Authority Of India Ltd. (SAIL) is experiencing a price increase, currently at Rs 136.45, reflecting a rise of 2.85 or 2.13%. The stock has shown strong performance recently, outperforming its sector by 1.81% today and achieving consecutive gains over the last two days with a total return of 2.21% in that period. Additionally, SAIL has performed well over the past month, with a return of 7.44%, while the stock is trading above all its key moving averages. However, it is important to note that despite these positive movements, the stock has generated a negative return of -7.84% over the past year, and its profits have decreased by 28.8%, indicating some underlying challenges.

In the broader market context, SAIL's recent performance contrasts sharply with the Sensex, which has declined by 0.90% over the past week. This indicates that SAIL is not only performing well relative to its historical benchmarks but also gaining traction in a generally unfavorable market environment. The stock's year-to-date return of 20.65% significantly outpaces the Sensex's 4.63%, further highlighting its strength. However, the falling investor participation, with a delivery volume decrease of 26.34% against the five-day average, suggests that while the stock is currently rising, there may be concerns about sustainability in investor interest moving forward.
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