5017: Nirmala Sitharaman exclusive, Budget’s STT blow & tax defaults grow | MC Editor's Picks

In an exclusive interview with Network 18, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted Budget’s focus on keeping the economic ship stable amid global uncertainty. Our reporters also take apart the securities transaction tax announcement, revealing its impact on the market. In other news - deal activity picks up, gold loan players come under RBI lens, tax defaults rise & car makers begin the year on a strong footing.