{"id":70169,"date":"2026-04-13T14:05:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=70169"},"modified":"2026-04-13T14:05:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:35:02","slug":"why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Mahanagar Gas Share Price Falling? Key Reasons &amp; Share Price Target 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mahanagar Gas share price is down -39% from its 52-week high of Rs 1,800, trading at Rs 1,100 as of April 2026. At its 52-week low of Rs 1,020, the stock has already given up significant gains \u2014 and investors are asking the same question: is this a buying opportunity or a value trap?<\/p><p>The Mahanagar Gas share price falling is not random market noise. There are specific, identifiable reasons driving the decline \u2014 and this article examines each of them with real data, sector context, and the analyst consensus on what Mahanagar Gas is worth.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\"><strong>Click Here \u2014 Get Free Investment Predictions on Univest<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Why_Is_Mahanagar_Gas_Share_Price_Falling_Key_Reasons\" title=\"Why Is Mahanagar Gas Share Price Falling? Key Reasons\">Why Is Mahanagar Gas Share Price Falling? Key Reasons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Reason_1_APM_Gas_Price_Hike_Erosion_%E2%80%94_Input_Cost_Surge\" title=\"Reason 1: APM Gas Price Hike Erosion \u2014 Input Cost Surge\">Reason 1: APM Gas Price Hike Erosion \u2014 Input Cost Surge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Reason_2_CNG_Vehicle_Growth_Slowdown_in_Mumbai_Region\" title=\"Reason 2: CNG Vehicle Growth Slowdown in Mumbai Region\">Reason 2: CNG Vehicle Growth Slowdown in Mumbai Region<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Reason_3_EV_Threat_to_CNG_Demand_%E2%80%94_Long-Term_Structural_Risk\" title=\"Reason 3: EV Threat to CNG Demand \u2014 Long-Term Structural Risk\">Reason 3: EV Threat to CNG Demand \u2014 Long-Term Structural Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Reason_4_Industrial_Volume_Sensitivity\" title=\"Reason 4: Industrial Volume Sensitivity\">Reason 4: Industrial Volume Sensitivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Reason_5_PNGRB_Regulatory_Pricing_Controls\" title=\"Reason 5: PNGRB Regulatory Pricing Controls\">Reason 5: PNGRB Regulatory Pricing Controls<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Mahanagar_Gas_Financial_Snapshot\" title=\"Mahanagar Gas Financial Snapshot\">Mahanagar Gas Financial Snapshot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Can_Mahanagar_Gas_Recover_Future_Outlook\" title=\"Can Mahanagar Gas Recover? Future Outlook\">Can Mahanagar Gas Recover? Future Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Mahanagar_Gas_Share_Price_Target_2026\" title=\"Mahanagar Gas Share Price Target 2026\">Mahanagar Gas Share Price Target 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Short-Term_Target_3-6_Months\" title=\"Short-Term Target (3-6 Months)\">Short-Term Target (3-6 Months)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#12-Month_Analyst_Consensus_Target\" title=\"12-Month Analyst Consensus Target\">12-Month Analyst Consensus Target<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Long-Term_Target_FY28\" title=\"Long-Term Target (FY28)\">Long-Term Target (FY28)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Q1_Why_is_Mahanagar_Gas_share_price_falling_in_2026\" title=\"Q1. Why is Mahanagar Gas share price falling in 2026?\">Q1. Why is Mahanagar Gas share price falling in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Q2_What_is_Mahanagar_Gas_share_price_target_2026\" title=\"Q2. What is Mahanagar Gas share price target 2026?\">Q2. What is Mahanagar Gas share price target 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Q3_Should_I_buy_Mahanagar_Gas_at_current_levels\" title=\"Q3. Should I buy Mahanagar Gas at current levels?\">Q3. Should I buy Mahanagar Gas at current levels?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Q4_What_is_Mahanagar_Gass_market_cap_and_PE_ratio\" title=\"Q4. What is Mahanagar Gas&#8217;s market cap and P\/E ratio?\">Q4. What is Mahanagar Gas&#8217;s market cap and P\/E ratio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Q5_What_can_trigger_recovery_in_Mahanagar_Gas_share_price\" title=\"Q5. What can trigger recovery in Mahanagar Gas share price?\">Q5. What can trigger recovery in Mahanagar Gas share price?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-is-mahanagar-gas-share-price-falling-key-reasons-amp-share-price-target-2026\/#Recent_Articles\" title=\"Recent Articles\">Recent Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Mahanagar_Gas_Share_Price_Falling_Key_Reasons\"><\/span><strong>Why Is Mahanagar Gas Share Price Falling? Key Reasons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\"><strong>Tap to Access Best Research Pieces on Univest<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_1_APM_Gas_Price_Hike_Erosion_%E2%80%94_Input_Cost_Surge\"><\/span><strong>Reason 1: APM Gas Price Hike Erosion \u2014 Input Cost Surge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>India&#8217;s Administered Price Mechanism (APM) natural gas price (used by city gas distribution companies like Mahanagar Gas for CNG and domestic piped gas) was hiked sharply in 2022-23, significantly increasing Mahanagar Gas&#8217;s input costs. While the company raised CNG and piped gas prices to maintain margins, the price hikes were not fully passed through, compressing marketing margins.<\/p><p>Subsequent partial reversals and adjustments in APM gas prices have created a volatile margin environment that makes forward earnings estimation difficult for analysts.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_2_CNG_Vehicle_Growth_Slowdown_in_Mumbai_Region\"><\/span><strong>Reason 2: CNG Vehicle Growth Slowdown in Mumbai Region<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Mahanagar Gas&#8217;s primary market is Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Raigad district. The CNG vehicle growth rate in these markets has slowed as the most economically viable CNG conversion candidates (auto-rickshaws, taxis, city buses) have already been converted. Incremental CNG vehicle additions come from private cars \u2014 a slower growth profile than commercial fleet conversion.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_3_EV_Threat_to_CNG_Demand_%E2%80%94_Long-Term_Structural_Risk\"><\/span><strong>Reason 3: EV Threat to CNG Demand \u2014 Long-Term Structural Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Long-term, the transition from CNG-fuelled autos, taxis, and buses toward EVs creates a structural demand headwind for Mahanagar Gas. Mumbai&#8217;s government has been promoting EV adoption in commercial fleets. While the transition is slow (5-10 year horizon), the market is beginning to price in some EV risk in CNG distribution valuations.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_4_Industrial_Volume_Sensitivity\"><\/span><strong>Reason 4: Industrial Volume Sensitivity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Mahanagar Gas supplies natural gas to industrial customers (factories, small industries). Any economic slowdown or energy efficiency improvement by industrial customers reduces volumes. The Mumbai region&#8217;s industrial base has also been shifting to cheaper coal in some segments due to gas price hikes.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_5_PNGRB_Regulatory_Pricing_Controls\"><\/span><strong>Reason 5: PNGRB Regulatory Pricing Controls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) determines the tariffs that city gas distribution companies can charge for pipeline infrastructure access. Any reduction in tariff setting or unfavourable PNGRB regulations on access charges would compress Mahanagar Gas&#8217;s regulated returns.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mahanagar_Gas_Financial_Snapshot\"><\/span><strong>Mahanagar Gas Financial Snapshot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CMP<\/td><td>Rs 1,100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>52-Week High<\/td><td>Rs 1,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>52-Week Low<\/td><td>Rs 1,020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Decline from Peak<\/td><td>-39%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Market Cap<\/td><td>Rs 10,900 Cr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>P\/E Ratio<\/td><td>13x<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>P\/B Ratio<\/td><td>2.4x<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Promoter Holding<\/td><td>32.5% (GAIL + British Gas)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FII Holding<\/td><td>14.6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DII Holding<\/td><td>20.4%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sector<\/td><td>City Gas Distribution<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>Track <strong>Mahanagar Gas<\/strong> live fundamentals and peer comparisons on the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Univest Screener<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> for daily research updates.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Mahanagar_Gas_Recover_Future_Outlook\"><\/span><strong>Can Mahanagar Gas Recover? Future Outlook<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Mahanagar Gas at Rs 1,100 and 13x P\/E is genuinely cheap for a monopoly city gas distributor in one of India&#8217;s wealthiest urban markets. The APM gas price normalisation and CNG demand recovery would drive earnings recovery. At 13x P\/E and a 5%+ dividend yield, the stock offers attractive risk-reward for value investors. Recovery to Rs 1,400-1,650 requires CNG volume growth returning above 6% and gross margins stabilising above Rs 14 per SCM.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mahanagar_Gas_Share_Price_Target_2026\"><\/span><strong>Mahanagar Gas Share Price Target 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\"><strong>Subscribe to Univest Pro for SEBI-registered analyst recommendations<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short-Term_Target_3-6_Months\"><\/span><strong>Short-Term Target (3-6 Months)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Short-term Mahanagar Gas share price target is Rs 1,050-1,250, based on current technical setup and near-term fundamental catalyst timeline. The 52-week low of Rs 1,020 is the key support level \u2014 a sustained break below this would be a significant bearish signal.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-Month_Analyst_Consensus_Target\"><\/span><strong>12-Month Analyst Consensus Target<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Analyst consensus 12-month Mahanagar Gas share price target is Rs 1,400-1,650, implying meaningful upside from the current Rs 1,100. This assumes the key headwinds identified in this article begin to resolve.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long-Term_Target_FY28\"><\/span><strong>Long-Term Target (FY28)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>In a full recovery scenario, the Mahanagar Gas share price target for FY28 is Rs 1,900-2,300. This bull case requires the fundamental concerns in this article to show clear reversal over the next 4-6 quarters.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Why_is_Mahanagar_Gas_share_price_falling_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>Q1. Why is Mahanagar Gas share price falling in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Mahanagar Gas share price is falling primarily due to the reasons detailed in this article. The stock has declined -39% from its 52-week high of Rs 1,800 to the current Rs 1,100. Key factors include sector headwinds, earnings pressure, and broader market conditions. Review all factors before making any investment decision.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_is_Mahanagar_Gas_share_price_target_2026\"><\/span><strong>Q2. What is Mahanagar Gas share price target 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Analyst consensus 12-month Mahanagar Gas share price target is Rs 1,400-1,650. Short-term target is Rs 1,050-1,250 and long-term FY28 target in a recovery scenario is Rs 1,900-2,300. These are analyst estimates and not guaranteed returns.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Should_I_buy_Mahanagar_Gas_at_current_levels\"><\/span><strong>Q3. Should I buy Mahanagar Gas at current levels?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>This article does not provide personalised investment advice. Mahanagar Gas is trading at Rs 1,100 with a 52-week range of Rs 1,020 to Rs 1,800. The risk-reward depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before investing.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_is_Mahanagar_Gass_market_cap_and_PE_ratio\"><\/span><strong>Q4. What is Mahanagar Gas&#8217;s market cap and P\/E ratio?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Mahanagar Gas&#8217;s market capitalisation is Rs 10,900 Cr with a trailing P\/E of 13x and price-to-book ratio of 2.4x. Promoter holding is 32.5% (GAIL + British Gas), FII 14.6%, DII 20.4%.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_can_trigger_recovery_in_Mahanagar_Gas_share_price\"><\/span><strong>Q5. What can trigger recovery in Mahanagar Gas share price?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Recovery triggers for Mahanagar Gas include: resolution of the specific headwinds identified in this article, positive quarterly results showing reversal of stressed metrics, and broad market recovery. Monitor quarterly results and management commentary closely.<\/p><p><strong>Disclaimer: <\/strong>For educational purposes only. Not investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor. Investments are subject to market risk.<\/p><p>For more analysis, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\">Univest Blogs<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Articles\"><\/span>Recent Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\/why-is-krbl-share-price-falling\"><strong>Why is KRBL Share Price Falling? 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