Stock markets slide post Budget presentation as investor concerns loom large

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Stock market investors were expecting that securities transaction tax would be lowered but this was unaddressed in the Budget.

Over the last week, the stock market witnessed a steady increase in the hopes that the Union Budget would usher in measures to attract further investments.

Similarly, the Nifty 50 was down 0.68%, or 163 points, as of 1:16 pm.

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Author / Journalist: Thimmaya Poojary

Category: StartupsEconomyBusiness

Markets: India

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Published On: 2025-02-01 @ 08:07:04 (12 hours ago)

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