Budget's big focus that cheered markets

The domestic equity markets on Monday rallied 5% r... moreThe domestic equity markets on Monday rallied 5% riding high on the government's plans to boost economic revival through a slew of growth-oriented measures announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the union budget FY 21-22. Investors were particularly enthused by the absence of any significant negative surprises in the form of higher levies or taxes. Mint's Nasrin Sultana explains.