Friday, 13 November 2026

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This Is Such a Bad Time for a $115 Billion Tech Deal

Timing is everything when you’re trying to pull off a mega-deal. And it’s hard to think of a worse moment for semiconductor designer Marvell Technology Inc. to unveil a takeover of laser specialist Lumentum Holdings Inc. at a $115 billion enterprise value.

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Aditya Birla Lifestyle bets on festive demand

The company, which owns brands such as Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly and Peter England, reported flat like-for-like sales growth in September, against 5.3% for the second quarter of FY27. The slowdown comes just as the full impact of price increases begins to flow through in the December q…

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Airlines seek govt support to protect Mumbai Airport slots

Airlines at Mumbai airport are urging civil aviation ministry intervention regarding proposed capacity reductions planned for next April. Operator Mumbai International Airport Ltd intends to shift part of its international flight schedule to Navi Mumbai International Airport. While some airlines hav…

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