Spotify, a Major Audiobook Provider, Will Soon Offer Physical Books| Business News

Spotify Technology is getting into the physical book business. Representative image. (Spotify) Beginning this spring, the Swedish streaming service will allow premium subscribers in the U.S. and U.K. to buy hardcovers and paperbacks through its app, in partnership with Bookshop.org. Spotify launched its audiobook offering in 2022. Bookshop.org, which shares some of its profits with […]

Indian markets offer value as Budget to keep fiscal path intact: Madhusudan Kela

Delhi: With the Budget around the corner, market veteran Madhusudan Kela expressed confidence that fiscal discipline will continue, while highlighting opportunities emerging from market corrections. “…During the course of the year, a lot could come. There is a clear revenue gap due to tax cuts, but there has been enough expenditure saving and plus the […]

Netflix amends Warner Bros deal to all-cash offer to keep Paramount at bay| Business News

Netflix Inc. reached an amended, all-cash deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.’s studio and streaming business as it battles Paramount Skydance Corp. to acquire one of Hollywood’s most iconic entertainment companies. The Netflix-Warner Bros deal would marry two of the largest streaming providers (Netflix + HBO) with some 450 million combined subscribers. (Reuters) Netflix, […]

Bengaluru real estate: Do lower-floor apartments offer better value over premium sky-facing top floors?

As Bengaluru property prices rise, homebuyers are struggling with trade-offs between budget and top-floor apartments in high-rises that typically come with an additional cost. A Reddit post by a first-time buyer who purchased a 3BHK on the first floor of a 20-storey tower has sparked a debate among prospective homeowners over the pros and cons […]

Warner Bros is expected to reject Paramount bid for Netflix’s, despite Larry Ellison’s offer| Business News

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is expected to Paramount Skydance’s hostile bid despite a $40-billion personal guarantee from billionaire Larry Ellison, CNBC reported on Tuesday. One major sticking point is Warner Bros.’ concern about financing proposed by Paramount, which is led by billionaire Larry Ellison’s son David Ellison. (Bloomberg) The decision could keep Warner Bros on […]

Warner Bros plans to reject Paramount bid for Netflix’s smaller offer| Business News

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is planning to reject Paramount Skydance Corp.’s hostile takeover bid due to concerns about financing and other terms, people familiar with the matter said. One major sticking point is Warner Bros.’ concern about financing proposed by Paramount, which is led by billionaire Larry Ellison’s son David Ellison. (Bloomberg) After deliberating and […]

$44 bn Grade A offices suitable for SM REITs; Bengaluru and Hyderabad offer growth prospects

About 40% of the total Grade A office stock in India’s top seven cities, valued at roughly $44 billion, is suitable for SM REITs. Markets such as Mumbai and Delhi NCR present the largest asset acquisition opportunities under the umbrella due to the abundance of small and mid-sized projects. Tech hubs like Bengaluru and Hyderabad […]