A week ago we asked our viewers to write us questions they have in mind about the upcoming Budget. At a time when the country's economy is in distress, does a change in tax rates matter?

The Wire's Mitali Mukherjee points out that only 5% of India's population pays taxes. So, will any change to tax slabs matter at a macro level? Or should the government be worried about inflation and spending? Watch her answer all these questions and more in this episode of The Wire Business Report.

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