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Adani Ports agreed to buy Europe’s Evos liquid-storage network for €2.56 billion

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd said on 5 November 2026 it will acquire Netherlands-based Evos B.V. at an enterprise value of €2.56 billion, adding eight port terminals across five European countries and 6.3 million cubic metres of tank capacity funded largely through MUFG-underwritten euro debt.

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Emami wants more online-first brands after its acquired labels hit a quarter of India sales

Emami Ltd told Mint on 5 November 2026 that revenue from its strategic investment brands rose 73% to ₹239 crore in the September quarter, about 26% of domestic revenue, and vice chairman Harsha Vardhan Agarwal said further D2C acquisitions are likely within a year if valuations stay disciplined.

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Britannia shipped 13% more biscuits in a quarter when shoppers stocked up for festivals

Britannia Industries Ltd reported on 5 November 2026 that consolidated revenue from operations rose 15.6% to ₹5,597.79 crore in the September quarter on 13% volume growth and 16.6% sales growth, with net profit up 11% to ₹725.99 crore despite management flagging inflation watchlists.

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Mahindra grew SUV sales 26% while Maruti and Hyundai profits fell on metal costs

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd reported on 5 November 2026 that consolidated profit after tax rose 30% to ₹5,167 crore on revenue up 25% to ₹57,553 crore, with passenger vehicle sales up 26% to 183,000 units even as tractor volumes fell 6% on a weak monsoon.

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Titan’s jewellery and watch sales kept climbing through a shifted festive calendar

Titan Company Ltd reported on 5 November 2026 that consolidated operating growth was about 25% year on year in Q2 FY27, with jewellery revenue excluding bullion up roughly 24% and watches up 27%, while reported margins also reflected a ₹536 crore customs-duty related gain on gold that management adjusted out for comparison.

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Airtel lifted average phone bills while network upkeep costs jumped

Bharti Airtel reported on 5 November 2026 that average revenue per user rose to ₹271 in the September quarter as it added 18.8 million 4G and 5G users and trimmed cheap prepaid plans, but consolidated profit of ₹88.88 billion missed estimates because network operating costs rose 11% and licence fees 13%.

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