Markets Slide Sharply on Budget Day as Higher STT and FPI Concerns Rattle Investors

Benchmark stock indices ended sharply lower on Budget day as investor sentiment turned cautious following key announcements in the Union Budget speech. The S&P BSE Sensex plunged 1,546.84 points to close at 80,722.94, while the NSE Nifty50 dropped 495.20 points...