Do you try to buy low and sell high? Here’s why it may not be a smart strategy

Investors who try to time the market may be indulging in an exercise that may be only mildly rewarding at best, and futile at worst.

SoftBank bet Billions on disruptive companies. Many have not paid off.

For example, SoftBank and the Vision Fund now face the prospect of harsh write-downs on some of their investments. WeWork and its advisers considered selling shares in its public offering at a valuation as low as $15 billion, well below the $47 billion valuation at which SoftBank last invested in the company in January.

Major PSUs have pledged Rs 50,000 crore of capex in Oct-Dec: Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman added that PSUs would review post-arbitration claims without compromising the companies’ interests.

It#39;s War at the box office: Bollywood sees 20% upswing in 2019, last quarter to grab Rs 1,200 crore

The upswing of the box office clearly shows that audiences are coming to the theatres in throngs. Small-budget films are working, and Hollywood is also in top gear.

Reliance Cap sells 21.54% RNAM stake to Nippon Life Insurance for Rs 3,030 crore

The entire RNAM stake monetisation proceeds of Rs 6,200 crore will be utilised to reduce Reliance Capital#39;s outstanding debt obligations.

Mutal funds Wrap: Corporate tax cuts to benefit struggling sectors

The government seems to have provided a major fillip to the economy and market sentiment, along with the 110 bps rate cut by RBI.

With two days to deadline, here#39;s how to link your PAN and Aadhaar

To link these two identity cards (PAN and Aadhaar), all you need to do is head to the Income Tax department#39;s e-filing website.

Central PSUs to spend more than Rs 1 lakh crore in FY20: FM Sitharaman

Sitharaman also said that the Public Sector Undertakings will to review post arbitration claims without compromising the companies’ interests. It was also decided that Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) must setup a portal for suppliers and contractors to track payments.

Reliance Cap concludes 21.54% stake sale in RNAM for Rs 3,030-cr

The entire RNAM stake monetisation proceeds of Rs 6,200 crore will be utilised to reduce Reliance Capital#39;s outstanding debt obligations.

PSUs to spend more than Rs 1 lakh crore in FY20: FM Sitharaman

Sitharaman also said that the Public Sector Undertakings will to review post arbitration claims without compromising the companies’ interests. It was also decided that Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) must setup a portal for suppliers and contractors to track payments.

Moneycontrol Pro’s picks of the week

During the week, we at Moneycontrol Pro analysed what the tax cuts mean for you, pondered whether the auto sector is about to leave the slow lane and checked whether a buy and hold strategy would have worked in the last decade, apart from offering our usual stock ideas.

RBI initiates prompt corrective action against Lakshmi Vilas Bank

The bank’s stock price dropped 4.94 percent to Rs 36.55 on September 27 — its lowest trading permissible limit for the day — on the BSE after an FIR was registered against directors of the company over allegations of various offences including cheating.

Explained: The Unfortunate Story Of Cooperative Banks in India

The PMC Bank crisis has thrown the lives of several customers into disarray. Cooperative banks seem to fail with alarming regularity. But what are cooperative banks, why are they needed and what can be done to prevent a repeat of PMC Bank?

Why you should be an insurance crorepati

A Rs 1 crore may sound too high for a common man. But considering the cost of living in Indian metros, it is not.

This week in Auto: Auto companies roll out discounts; and why Ford#39;s MM tie-up may be for the best

Here is a complete round up of all the top automotive news that made headlines during the week

World#39;s 10 best regarded companies: Indian IT major ranks above Netflix, Microsoft

This is Forbes#39; third annual list of World#39;s Best regarded companies. The study surveyed 15,000 respondents from more than 50 countries.

Explained: India-US limited trade deal

India’s foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale has said the issues are complex as the package involves industries and jobs on both sides.

ILFS case: MCA moves NCLT for appointment of new auditors

The ministry had earlier proposed the appointment of Chitale Co, CNK Associates LLP, Borkar Mazumdar Co, and GM Kapadia Co as auditors.

PMC Bank crisis: Former MD Joy Thomas admits exposure norms breached to loan HDIL Rs 2,500 cr

Thomas also said that he heard the RBI is now planning of increasing the withdrawal limit to Rs 1 lakh.

Govt to launch 4th tranche of Bharat-22 ETF on October 3, expects to raise Rs 8,000 cr

The decision has been taken after receiving robust response for earlier stake sale by the government in the product.