Why is Universal Starch falling/rising?

As of 07-Nov, Universal Starch Chem Allied Ltd is experiencing a price increase, currently at Rs. 143.70, reflecting a rise of 3.5 (2.5%). The stock has shown a positive performance today, outperforming its sector by 2.46%, and has gained for the last two consecutive days, accumulating a total return of 2.53% during this period. However, it is important to note that the stock hit a new 52-week low of Rs. 134.25 earlier today, and despite the recent gains, it is trading below all key moving averages, indicating a longer-term downward trend. Additionally, there has been a decline in investor participation, with delivery volume falling by 5.72% compared to the 5-day average, which may suggest weakening interest among investors.
In the broader market context, the stock's short-term performance over the past week shows a slight increase of 0.21%, while the benchmark Sensex has declined by 0.86%. This indicates that Universal Starch has managed to perform better than the overall market in the short term. However, over the longer term, the stock has underperformed significantly, with a year-to-date decline of 17.89% compared to a 6.50% increase in the Sensex. This disparity highlights the challenges faced by Universal Starch in maintaining investor confidence and market performance amidst broader market trends.