In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Indian stock market experienced a significant boom, with stock prices rising exponentially. This period of rapid growth created an environment of speculation and greed, where investors and brokers were eager to make quick profits. Harshad Mehta, a stockbroker from Mumbai, was one of the key players in this market. He was known for his aggressive and innovative trading strategies, which often involved taking large positions in stocks and manipulating prices to maximize profits.
As the investigation closed in on him, Mehta's empire began to crumble. He was arrested in 1992 and charged with various crimes, including market manipulation, cheating, and forgery.
: Madhavan begins a relentless interrogation of Harshad and his associates. For the first time in the series, Harshad’s unshakable confidence starts to crack.