Recent Price Movement and Market Context
ESAF Small Finance Bank has recorded a sharp increase in its stock price, gaining ₹3.39 or 13.03% as of the evening trading session on 16 January. This surge is part of a broader upward trend, with the stock appreciating over 14.5% in the past week, while the Sensex remained virtually flat, declining by just 0.01%. Over the last month, ESAF’s stock has risen by 12.17%, contrasting with the Sensex’s 1.31% decline. Year-to-date, the bank’s shares have gained 10.19%, again outperforming the benchmark which fell by 1.94% in the same period.
Despite this recent rally, the stock has underperformed over the longer term, with a one-year return of -22.61%, compared to the Sensex’s positive 8.47%. This divergence highlights the stock’s vo...
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