Why is Shanmuga Hos. falling/rising?

As of 31-Oct, Shanmuga Hospital Ltd's stock price is currently at Rs 42.75, reflecting a decline of Rs 1.25, or 2.84%. The stock has underperformed its sector by 1.57% today, and it has experienced erratic trading, not trading on one day out of the last 20. The stock touched an intraday low of Rs 41.51, marking a decrease of 5.66%. Additionally, the delivery volume has significantly dropped by 58.33% compared to the 5-day average, indicating falling investor participation. The stock's performance over the past week shows a decline of 5.48%, while it has decreased by 6.06% over the past month, contrasting with the Sensex, which has gained 3.65% in the same period.
In the broader market context, Shanmuga Hospital Ltd's recent performance has been notably weaker than the benchmark, as it has seen a significant drop in both short-term and monthly returns compared to the Sensex. The Sensex has shown resilience with a year-to-date increase of 7.42% and a one-year increase of 5.73%, while Shanmuga Hospital Ltd has not reported year-to-date or one-year returns. The stock's current liquidity is deemed sufficient for trading, but the overall negative sentiment, reflected in the stock's price movement and declining investor interest, suggests that external market conditions may be impacting its performance adversely.