Sensex slides 166 pts, FM keeps capex unchanged at Rs 11.11 lakh crore or 3.4% of GDP

The domestic equity barometers traded with minor cuts amid the ongoing Union Budget announcements by Finance Minister. The Nifty traded below the 24,500 level. FM Sitharaman kept Indias FY25 capex outlay unchanged at Rs 11.11 lakh crore - the same as was earmarked in February.