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<ul class="summary-list"><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-expensive-prices-too-high-fast-food-restaurant-falling-sales-2024-7">McDonald's</a> said it got an early boost from its $5 meal deal promotion.</li><li>But fast-food chains need more than limited-time offers to get diners back, an analyst said.</li></ul><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/review-signature-burgers-mcdonalds-burger-king-wendys-2023-4">Fast-food</a> restaurants are getting an important reminder lately: They need more than temporary deals to get customers in the door after years of inflation.After annual <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fast-food-is-expensive-people-annoyed-eating-out-restaurant-2024">double-digit price increases at many fast-food</a> chains over the past couple of years, companies are now offering some discounts.On Monday, for example, McDonald's pointed to some early success with its latest value meal offering: A $5 meal that it initially planned to sell for a month starting at the end of June. The deal has drawn customers to its stores and even convinced them to buy more than just the meal, judging by the average order value of $10, executives said during an earnings call.However, McDonald's executives also conceded that they still need to do more to attract budget-conscious consumers."We have an opportunity to improve our value execution," CEO Chris Kempczinski said on Monday's earnings call."Consumers still recognize us as the value leader versus our key competitors, but it's clear that our value leadership gap has recently shrunk," Kempczinski added later.McDonald's is one of several national chains that has offered temporary discounts this year amid slower foot traffic at restaurants. Wendy's offered a $3 breakfast meal, and even some sit-down chains like Chili's debuted their own cheap meals.Many chains scrambled or adjusted their long-standing value menus as food prices climbed higher over the last few years.Last year, for instance, diners called out <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-1-dollar-menu-myth-most-cost-more-2023-8">McDonald's on TikTok as items that cost $1 each disappeared</a> from the chain's tiered value menu. At the time of its introduction in 2018, McDonald's value menu included multiple items at each of three price points — $1, $2, and $3.Inflation has "disrupted long-running value programs and led consumers to reconsider their buying habits," Kempczinski said during Monday's call.McDonald's is still figuring out what its permanent value offerings will look like in the US, he added later.A successor to McDonald's previous value menu won't improve sales overnight, BTIG analyst Peter Saleh wrote in a research note after McDonald's reported earnings. Instead, it "could take several months of sustained advertising" of a new permanent menu before customers take notice."We agree that McDonald's needs a broader value platform, and trying to move the consumer with a narrow offering like the $5 meal is not sufficient," Saleh wrote.Other fast-food chains have been making changes to their set value offerings.In January, Taco Bell <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/taco-bell-enters-a-new-value-era-with-the-launch-of-the-new-cravings-value-menu-302028130.html">launched</a> its new Cravings Value Menu, which includes items that cost $3 or less, such as Loaded Beef Nachos ($2.99), a Spicy Potato Soft Taco ($1.19), and a Cheesy Roll Up ($1).<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/burger-king-launches-5-dollar-value-meal-before-mcdonalds-months-2024-5">Burger King re-launched its own $5 value meal</a> shortly before McDonald's launch date of June 25. Like McDonald's version, Burger King's meal includes a sandwich, fries, chicken nuggets, and a soft drink.But unlike McDonald's, Burger King plans to run the promotion "for several months," according to a memo reported by Bloomberg.Do you work at McDonald's or another fast-food restaurant chain and have a story idea to share? Reach out to this reporter at abitter@businessinsider.com

That $5 McDonald's value deal might not be cheap enough

<ul class="summary-list"><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-ai-voice-order-technology-drive-thrus-2024-6">McDonald's</a> introduced its $5 meal deal last month as a way to draw in inflation-weary diners.</li><li>Data from Placer.ai suggest that the offer worked immediately after McDonald's introduced it.</li></ul><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/customers-are-calling-mcdonalds-5-dollar-meal-deal-skimpy-2024-5">McDonald's $5 meal deal</a> appears to be drawing in customers.The fast-food chain started serving its value meal on Tuesday, June 25. McDonald's $5 meal includes a McDouble or McChicken, four Chicken McNuggets, a small order of fries, and a small fountain drink.Immediately, that day became "McDonald's busiest Tuesday of the year thus far" by visits by customers to the chain, according to Placer.ai, which monitors foot traffic at major retailers and restaurants. Visits on that day were 8% higher than the 2024 Tuesday average to that point.That record lasted until the following Tuesday — July 2 — when visits grew even more, according to Placer.ai's data."Similar patterns repeated across all days following the launch, signifying how well-received this special has been among McDonald's fans," Placer.ai wrote in <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.placer.ai/blog/limited-time-offers-price-wars-boost-visits">a blog post</a> summarizing the findings.McDonald's isn't the only restaurant chain trying to lure customers with meal deals and other special offers as inflation weighs on customers. <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fast-food-value-meal-taste-test-mcdonalds-wendys-burger-king-2024-7#i-tried-the-5-your-way-meal-from-burger-king-the-5-meal-deal-from-mc-donalds-and-the-5-biggie-bag-from-wendys-1">Burger King and Wendy's also have $5 meal</a> deals.Even some sit-down chains are competing for consumers tired of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-fast-food-is-so-much-more-expensive-value-affordable-2024-4">rising fast-food prices.</a>Chili's introduced its <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-chilis-burger-meal-comparison-review-2024-5">Big Smasher Burger</a> this spring, for instance. The burger resembles McDonald's Big Mac and Chili's offered it with a starter and drink for $10.99 — the same price as a Big Mac meal — as part of changes to the chain's "3 For Me" menu.Chili's restaurants got a boost in foot traffic in late April after it added the burger and a chicken sandwich to the "3 For Me" value deal, Placer.ai found.Starbucks also saw increased visits in May after the coffee chain began offering a 50% discount for customers who used its app to order on Fridays."The foot traffic boosts provided by these limited-time-offers prove that, in times of inflationary pressure, a good deal can continue to bring visitors into a fast-food spot," Placer.ai said in its post.Do you work for McDonald's or another fast-food restaurant and have a story idea to share? Reach out to this reporter at abitter@businessinsider.com

McDonald's $5 meal deal is working, and it shows how hungry diners are for value deals

<keyword id="20069374" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IT-services" source="keywords">IT services</keyword> firm <keyword id="19924892" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tech-Mahindra" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Tech Mahindra" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Tech Mahindra">Tech Mahindra</keyword> on Saturday reported a more than two-fold jump in its consolidated <keyword id="19942166" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="net-profit" source="keywords">net profit</keyword> to Rs 1,250 crore for the July-September quarter, driven by special income from the sale of assets. The Mahindra Group company posted a net profit of Rs 493.9 crore in the year-ago period, according to an exchange filing. Revenue rose by 3.49 per cent to Rs 13,313.2 crore in the second quarter of 2024-25 compared to Rs 12,863.9 crore in the same quarter of 2023-24. "Other income includes gain on sale of property of Rs 4,502 million which comprises of freehold land and its related buildings along with the furniture &amp; fixtures sold for a consideration of Rs 5,350 million, receivable over a period of four years along with interest of 8.2 per cent p.a," the company filing said. Sequentially, net profit rose by 46.81 per cent and revenue by 2.36 per cent. "We continue to progress on our strategic improvement efforts even as the overall IT services industry has remained soft. "We have focused on strengthening client relationships and expanding the partner ecosystem while maintaining a sharp focus on operational excellence through project Fortius, which has resulted in an expansion of margins for the third sequential quarter," Tech Mahindra CEO Mohit Joshi said. The CEO unveiled Project Fortius in April, a three-year plan to achieve a 15 per cent operating margin with a focus on organic growth. "This quarter we see consistent performance around increasing deal wins, <keyword id="19965932" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="revenue-growth" source="keywords">revenue growth</keyword>, cost optimisation and steady free cash flow generation as we continue our journey towards FY27 stated targets. In line with our capital allocation policy the board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 15 per share," Tech Mahindra CFO Rohit Anand said. The company's TCV (<keyword id="23580531" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Total-Contract-Value" source="keywords">Total Contract Value</keyword>), or net new deal wins, stood at USD 603 million in the second quarter of FY25. Joshi further said the company is on the right path for a long-term sustainable transformation, with its leading indicators moving in the right direction, and its 'Scale at Speed' narrative resonating in the market. "We have invested in strengthening the capabilities in the focus service lines by broadening the leadership and investing in technical specializations. "We continue to invest in strengthening our fresher hiring program, building the right mindset and future skilling and associates, by building capabilities in AI-first and cloud-first skill sets," he told reporters. Investments shall continue in creating and sustaining an outcome-driven learning organisation and cultivating a high-performance culture based on the pillars of simplifying, clarifying, innovating and driving a high-performance orientation, he added. This year could be volatile because we are in the turnaround phase, Joshi said. "I am confident, however, that the platform is being set for a long-term, valuable franchise thanks to a high-calibre and united leadership team and a clearly articulated strategic plan," Joshi said. The Pune-headquartered firm added 6,653 employees during the quarter under review, bringing the total staff count to 1,54,273. Shares of Tech Mahindra settled at Rs 1,688 apiece on the BSE on Friday, down 0.68 per cent from the previous close. 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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Fast-food prices have risen so much they've hit a "tipping point," one analyst said.</li><li>Restaurants are having to reset their menus with value deals, Chris O'Cull of Stifel said.</li></ul>Prices at fast-food chains have been skyrocketing since the start of the pandemic — and one analyst thinks they may now have reached a "tipping point."<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-starbucks-kfc-us-sales-diners-cut-back-prices-expensive-2024-8">McDonald's, Starbucks, and KFC</a> all recently reported decreases in US same-store sales as rising prices kept some customers away.In response, fast-food chains have been turning to combo deals and value menus. <a target="_blank" rel="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-mcdonalds-5-dollar-meal-deal-pulling-in-customers-inflation-2024-7">McDonald's</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/burger-king-launches-5-dollar-value-meal-before-mcdonalds-months-2024-5">Burger King</a>, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.facebook.com/jackinthebox/videos/485945577257950/">Jack in the Box</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel=" nofollow" class="" href="https://www.kfc.com/newsroom/kfc-introduces-new-taste-of-kfc-deals">KFC</a> have all launched $5 combo deals — and even <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-bundling-breakfast-combo-deals-sandwich-croissant-tea-coffee-meal-2024-6">Starbucks</a> experimented with bundling."I think pricing has probably hit a tipping point now where a lot of these restaurants are having to reset their menus with these value menus and value deals," Stifel analyst Chris O'Cull told Business Insider.<h2 id="68de75e7-4102-4a02-b732-66162a1e6127">Too expensive</h2>Before the pandemic, limited-service restaurants in the US generally put their prices up by less than 3.5% a year, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://data.bls.gov/dataViewer/view/timeseries/CUUR0000SEFV02">consumer price index</a> data shows. All that changed in 2020. The cost of labor and commodities soared — and chains raised their prices in response. In the year to April 2023, prices at limited-service restaurants went up by 8.2%.Those rises are cooling, but remain far above pre-pandemic levels — and are coming back to bite fast-food chains."Consumers are kind of pushing back on spending and are deciding to find cheaper ways to eat," O'Cull said. Low-income diners in particular are <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fast-food-expensive-americans-cook-at-home-visit-independent-restaurants-2024-5">buying more groceries</a>, turning to diners or casual-dining chains to get a sit-down experience for just a few dollars more — or they're still getting their fast-food burgers and fries, but are being more prudent about what they buy."Quick service posted its fifth straight quarter of decelerating comp trends, marking a change from prior times of consumer choppiness during which quick service tended to be the most resilient space," William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia said in a note on Thursday.<div type="image" title="McDonald's fast food restaurant in Manhattan, New York, United States of America, on July 6th, 2024." height="2001" width="3000" msid="112630663" hostid="261" sizebytes="600222"></div>During a slowdown, lower-end consumers cut down on fast food, but this is typically more than offset by the influx of middle- and higher-income consumers, Brian Yarbrough, an Edward Jones analyst, told BI.But in this instance, fast-food chains have raised prices "so much" that it's shrunk the gap between fast-food and fast-casual prices, meaning more low-earners are trading out of the sector than high-earners are trading in, he said.<h2 id="cdef5103-6ac0-4864-b952-122ac26b7600">Traffic boost </h2>As customers turn their noses up at high prices, restaurants have resorted to value meals and combo bundles to draw in new diners. Andy Barish, an analyst at Jefferies, said this represented a return to a pre-pandemic promotional approach.Executives at McDonald's and Burger King have said their $5 deals have proved popular, especially among lower-income consumers.But restaurants have to ensure the deals drive enough traffic to offset the lower prices, Yarbrough said.Bosses also hope that once value menus get customers through the door, they'll end up bulking up their orders with extra items, too. Both McDonald's and Burger King said the average order including their combo meals came to more than $10. Jack in the Box said that its Munchies Under $4 deal didn't drive as much traffic as expected, but did lead to higher average order sizes.O'Cull of Stifel said he thought the value deals had been a "positive" for both fast-food chains and their franchisees: "For the time being, I think they'll probably stick with this."

Fast-food price hikes reach 'tipping point' as chains try to reset their menus with value deals and combos

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Fast food chains say they're locked in a "value war" to win <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-are-doubling-down-on-loyalty-programs-2024-8">increasingly choosy US customers</a>.</li><li>On earnings calls, brands highlighted ways they're trying to offer more bang for diners' bucks.</li></ul>It's an especially challenging time in the fast food business.As a flurry of summer deals come to an end, quick-serve chains say they're now locked in a "value war" to win increasingly choosy US customers.While almost everything is more expensive now than a few years ago, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/chart-gallery/gallery/chart-detail/?chartId=109406">inflation</a> figures show price increases for dining out have outpaced groceries, with the divide widening sharply over the past two years.More recently, some brands have aimed to soften the sticker shock with <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-starbucks-costco-fast-food-retail-loyalty-programs-2024-10">temporary discounts to get diners in the door</a>, but rising costs of things like labor and raw ingredients are increasingly squeezing profits."Consumers have become more discerning," Moody's Ratings analyst Michael Zuccaro said in a note Friday. "Value perception is a key driver. This is not just price but also experience related factors such as convenience, speed, consistency, and accuracy."On earnings calls this week, brands such as McDonald's, Starbucks, Wendy's, and others highlighted ways they're trying to offer more bang for their customers' bucks.Chipotle said Tuesday that its ingredient costs have gone up recently due to a recent emphasis on delivering "<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/chipotle-says-ensuring-consistent-portions-has-hit-profitability-2024-10">consistent and generous portions</a>" in its burritos and bowls after customers complained earlier in the year of feeling short-changed.Between higher ingredient usage and other costs on the one hand, and a more competitive consumer economy, interim CEO Scott Boatwright said Chipotle was well-positioned to win the "value war" in fast-casual dining."The chicken burrito, on average, is still under $10, which we believe is still a 15% to 30% discount compared to our peer group. And so, we'll continue to lean into that as we move forward," he said in the company's call.Boatwright's predecessor Brian Niccol, who's now CEO at Starbucks, made <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-ceo-to-lay-out-strategy-to-fix-coffee-chain-2024-10">several critiques of the coffee chain's recent value proposition</a> during the coffee company's Wednesday earnings call, including its "complicated" menu and customization options."What I have found is when you get simplification in place on pricing, people understand, OK, this is what I'm paying, and this is what I'm getting. And right now, I think we're surprising people a little bit on what they're paying through the customization process and we've got to fix that," he said.Even Wingstop CFO Alex Kaleida weighed in."We see consumers prioritizing brands that are going to deliver on quality and value," he said Wednesday. "We think we're right in that sweet spot of those guest expectations."In the world of burgers and fries, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski expressed concern during the company's earnings call Tuesday that "our value leadership gap has shrunk" as other chains bring competitive offers to the marketplace."In response, we have moved with urgency in partnership with our franchisees to improve our value offerings in most of our major markets," Kempczinski said.McDonald's CFO Ian Borden also told analysts on the call that the company is using its <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-sales-dropped-second-quarter-in-a-row-sharees-down-2024-10">$5 meal deal to grow its loyalty program</a>."Buyers of the $5 meal are visiting us more frequently," he said on the call, saying that those repeat visitors go on to choose other menu items as well. "That's what you start seeing when you start getting consumers back into the restaurants on a more regular basis."Even premium burger brand Shake Shack said on Wednesday that its customers have had enough with price hikes, pushing the company to invest more in value."Despite the pricing we've taken over the last year, we're one of the few brands to actually improve our value equation over the last year," CEO Robert Lynch said during the company's call. "It does feel like all the initiatives that the team has put in place around service and speed, coupled with the great food that we continue to deliver, is driving a stronger value perception, which is allowing us to continue to grow."Wendy's rounded out the trend on Thursday with a detailed discussion of its approach to value."We're thinking about value," CFO Gunther Plosch said Thursday. "We absolutely believe that value in an environment of value-seeking consumers is not about only executing price-pointed promotions and value deals and value bundles — there's more to that."Plosch added that beyond the burger chain's creative promotions, the core menu remains essential to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/wendys-stores-closing-140-locations-2024-11">getting customers to come back</a>."We are working really hard on having that value-seeking consumer having an outstanding experience at the restaurant," he told analysts.In other words, prices aren't likely to come down, but CEOs and CFOs will be anxious to see that you were satisfied with your order.

Fast food chains are locked in a 'value war' for US customers

<ul><li>Deal volumes jumped by 21% to 191 while the values declined by 37% to USD 9.4 billion in <keyword id="20061151" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="April" source="keywords">April</keyword> compared to March 2024</li><li>Adani Group's three major domestic consolidations of around USD 2 billion in value marked 38% of the total deal values in April 2024.</li><li>Experts predict sustained momentum and growth in deal activities, supported by strong fundamentals and a conducive investment climate.</li></ul> In the dynamic landscape of Indian business transactions, the manufacturing sector has emerged as a beacon of value, while consumer retail reigns supreme in volume. April 2024 marked significant shifts in deal-making compared to the month before with a notable absence of billion-dollar deals. Overall deal volumes jumped by 21% to 191 while the values declined by 37% to USD 9.4 billion in April compared to March 2024, as per the latest <keyword id="20034170" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Grant-Thornton-Bharat" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Grant Thornton Bharat" meta.hostid="83" meta.entityid="Grant Thornton Bharat">Grant Thornton Bharat</keyword> Dealtracker report. The past month has witnessed a flurry of activity, with notable shifts and surges across various industries, offering a compelling glimpse into the evolving economic terrain. "Deal volumes increased in April 2024 marking the highest monthly volumes since May 2022. There were no billion-dollar deal but witnessed 12 high value (&gt; USD 100 million) deals amounting to USD 3.8 billion," said Shanthi Vijetha, Partner at Grant Thornton. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Adani Group leads M&amp;A activity" comment="subhead" text="Adani Group leads M&amp;A activity">Adani Group leads M&amp;A activity</cmsannotation> At the forefront of deal values stands the manufacturing sector, boasting an impressive tally of nine transactions amounting to a staggering USD 1,919 million. This surge is underpinned by two monumental deals, notably the Adani Group's strategic stake increase in Ambuja Cement and ACC, which was the most significant M&amp;A activity of the month. Adani Group secured a significant 7.5% stake in Ambuja Cements, injecting a substantial USD 1.8 billion into enhancing the manufacturing capacity of cement makers, signaling a bold step towards industry expansion and innovation. Overall, the group's three major domestic consolidations of around USD 2 billion in value marked 38% of the total deal values in April 2024. Despite this, the <keyword id="21645622" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="merger-and-acquisitions" source="keywords">merger and acquisitions</keyword> transactions saw the highest decline in value, dropping by 75 percent to USD 2.5 billion from USD 10.2 billion in March. This was mainly because of the absence of large-scale mergers like those seen in March. However, M&amp;A deal-making remained robust in April with significant domestic consolidations. "This month's activity, characterized by deal volumes spanning across breadth of sectors and by large deals by select players, illustrates a market that is both diverse and robust," observed Shanthi. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Private Equity landscape remains vibrant" comment="subhead" text="Private Equity landscape remains vibrant"><keyword id="19895041" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="private-equity" source="keywords">Private Equity</keyword> landscape remains vibrant</cmsannotation> The private equity transactions also experienced a slight decrease in value, reaching USD 2.666 billion, according to the report by Grant Thornton Bharat. However, with a total of 130 deals, the overall market landscape remains vibrant. The numbers indicate a clear shift towards enhanced number of investments while the size of the deals remains smaller compared to previous months. "The stable value of investments, despite the higher number of transactions, indicates a strategic adjustment towards spreading investments across various sectors, aiming to capitalize on emerging opportunities while mitigating large-scale risks," says the report. "The deal outlook for 2024 continues to remain positive as India stands at the cusp of a new era of growth and investment supported by a growing consumer market, a flourishing tech start-up ecosystem, and supportive government policies," concludes Shanthi Vijetha. Factors that could influence domestic markets in the near future include the outcome of Lok Sabha elections, global and domestic trends in interest rates driven by inflation, and supply chain dynamics. However, experts predict sustained momentum and growth in deal activities, supported by strong fundamentals and a conducive investment climate.

Volumes up, values down: April 2024 marks notable shifts in India's deal-making landscape

With the first day of Navratri today (October 3), the festive season in India has officially begun. Each year, various platforms offer intriguing offers around this time and this year is no different. Apple also has some special offers in store for its Indian fans and has kick-started its Diwali 2024 sale today. If you have been thinking to buy the new iPhone or wish to get your hands on the latest <keyword id="19900628" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="macbook" source="keywords">MacBook</keyword>, now might be the time. There are a lot of options to choose from and you can enjoy savings across Apple's premium product lineup. Among the key highlights is an instant cashback of up to ₹10,000, available on a wide range of Apple products. For those with American Express, Axis Bank, or ICICI Bank cards, this cashback can be availed instantly at checkout. Furthermore, customers can spread their payments with up to 12 months of No Cost EMI, making the purchase of Apple’s high-end devices even more manageable. <h2>iPhone Deals </h2> The iPhone range is one of the sale’s main attractions. Customers opting for the iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max can enjoy an instant cashback of ₹5,000. Similarly, those choosing the iPhone 16 or the iPhone 16 Plus will benefit from the same ₹5,000 discount. For individuals looking for a slightly more affordable option, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus come with ₹3,000 cashback, while the iPhone SE offers ₹2,000 off. <h2>MacBook and Mac Discounts </h2> Apple’s MacBook line-up also sees attractive discounts. The latest MacBook Air models, featuring the M3 chip in both 13-inch and 15-inch versions, are available with a cashback of ₹10,000. If you’re looking at the earlier MacBook Air (M2 chip), you can save ₹8,000 instantly. Larger purchases such as the MacBook Pro (14-inch and 16-inch), the Mac Studio, and the iMac 24-inch all come with an appealing ₹10,000 cashback. Meanwhile, the Mac mini is available with a ₹4,000 discount. <h2>iPad Offers </h2> For tablet users, Apple’s iPad range also includes some enticing offers. The iPad Pro, available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, provides a cashback of ₹6,000. The iPad Air, also available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, offers a ₹4,000 instant discount. Buyers of the standard iPad can benefit from ₹2,500 cashback, while the compact iPad mini is on offer with ₹3,000 cashback. <h2>AirPods Promotions </h2> Fans of Apple’s audio products are not left out, as the AirPods range sees notable discounts too. The AirPods Pro are available with ₹2,000 cashback, while the AirPods 4 offer ₹1,500 off. For those opting for the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, there’s a ₹1,500 instant discount. Meanwhile, Apple’s premium AirPods Max headphones are being sold with a significant ₹4,000 cashback. <h2>Free Beats Solo Buds </h2> Apart from cashback, Apple is also giving away Beats Solo Buds for free. If you purchase an iPhone 15 from an Apple store, you can get your hands on the buds at no cost. However, this offer is only valid till tomorrow (October 4) so you better hurry. <h2 style="margin-bottom: 0.7em; line-height: 1.3; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 24px; background: 0px 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">More savings with Apple's trade-in programme </h2> Adding to the appeal, Apple’s Trade-In programme allows users to exchange their old devices for a discount on their new purchases. This, coupled with the cashback, makes for a compelling offer for those planning an upgrade. Additionally, with select purchases, Apple is providing three months of Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade subscriptions at no extra cost. With these offers, Apple’s Diwali Sale 2024 provides an excellent chance for customers to grab their desired devices at a lower price point. Whether you're upgrading or looking for gifts, this limited-time sale brings significant value, especially with the combined benefits of cashback, EMI options, and trade-in deals. For more information, you can head to Apple’s official website.

Apple Diwali sale in India goes live: iPhones, Macbooks and Airpods get discounts

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Burger King is launching a $5 meal deal before McDonald's similar promotion.</li><li>The Burger King deal includes a sandwich, nuggets, fries, and a drink and will run for several months.</li></ul>Burger King is launching its own $5 meal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-5-dollar-meal-promotion-inflation-cheaper-burger-chicken-fries-2024-5">just two weeks after reports of McDonald's</a> introducing a similar deal.Burger King plans to launch the set, which will include a sandwich, chicken nuggets, fries and a drink, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/customers-are-calling-mcdonalds-5-dollar-meal-deal-skimpy-2024-5">before McDonald's</a>, according to a document seen by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-23/burger-king-launching-5-value-meal-to-one-up-mcdonald-s?srnd=homepage-americas">Bloomberg</a>. The promotion will also run for longer than one month, unlike McDonald's."Regardless of their plans, we are moving full speed ahead with our own plans to launch our own $5 value meal before they do — and run it for several months," Burger King US and Canada president Tom Curtis wrote in a memo seen by Bloomberg.McDonald's plans to start offering the deal for about a month beginning June 25 at its US restaurants, <a target="_blank" rel=" nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/business/hospitality/mcdonalds-value-meal-fast-food-7444a704?mod=hp_lead_pos6">The Wall Street Journal reported</a> last week. It's unclear exactly when Burger King will launch its promotion.Burger King did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.Earlier this week, Wendy's also announced its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/wendys-3-dollar-breakfast-deal-rivals-mcdonalds-fast-food-wars-2024-5">version of a value meal</a> — a $3 set consisting of a breakfast sandwich and a small batch of seasoned potatoes.The price wars come as fast-food chains look to attract customers who are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-fast-food-is-so-much-more-expensive-value-affordable-2024-4">tightening their belts</a> amid inflationary pressures.Fast-food prices have stayed high since chains <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fast-food-getting-more-expensive-mcdonalds-subway-chipotle-starbucks-2022-1">increased their menu prices</a> during the pandemic in response to <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/labor-shortage-pennsylvania-restaurant-raised-menu-prices-employment-food-chicken-2021-9">soaring food and labor costs</a><a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-fast-food-is-so-much-more-expensive-value-affordable-2024-4">.</a> In April, fast-food executives told investors in a series of earnings calls that people are cutting back on visits to quick-service restaurants.Last month, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fast-food-prices-increases-consumers-weary-mcdonalds-wendys-starbucks-kfc-2024-5">Joshua Kobza</a>, the CEO of Burger King parent Restaurant Brands International, told analysts that diners had become "a bit more sensitive to price.""Our priority is to continue enhancing our value proposition through our quality food and beverages at attractive price points," Kobza said.However, some price-sensitive customers have <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-fast-food-is-so-much-more-expensive-value-affordable-2024-4">not been pacified</a>.While the McDonald's $5 meal gives customers about $18 worth of food, based on current prices in some urban areas, people on social media have <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/customers-are-calling-mcdonalds-5-dollar-meal-deal-skimpy-2024-5">called the promotion "skimpy"</a> and are upset that it will only last one month.

It's the summer of $5 meals: Burger King creates a value meal to rival McDonald's deal

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have reportedly been tapped on a valuation of OpenAI.</li><li>The transformative AI startup is evaluating what it could take to become a for-profit company.</li></ul>As <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-sachs-3q-results-dealmaking-trading-resurgence-david-solomon-2024-10">third-quarter earnings demonstrated</a>, Wall Street dealmaking appears to be bouncing back after three years of lackluster activity.For bank bosses, it signals a return to vying for the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/megamergers-deals-m-a-wall-street-comeback-2024-9">biggest M&amp;As</a>, IPOs, and debt-capital raises in hopes of the largest paydays for themselves and their firms. Yet, one of the most coveted projects on the Street right now is unlikely to mint much money for the investment banks involved — at least in the short term.Last week, the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/the-14-billion-question-dividing-openai-and-microsoft-71cf7d37">Wall Street Journal reported</a> that OpenAI and its longtime backer, Microsoft, have begun talks to determine how much money Microsoft stands to receive if OpenAI converted to a for-profit institution. The Journal reported that OpenAI tapped advisors at <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-sachs-2q-earnings-david-solomon-investment-banking-forecast-2024-7">Goldman Sachs</a>, and Microsoft, which has poured some $14 billion into the AI startup as a nonprofit, is relying on Morgan Stanley to facilitate the negotiations. Spokespersons for both Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley declined to comment or confirm their reported participation in the project.BI called up two Wall Street dealmakers who specialize in tech banking to walk us through what the process could look like, as well as a valuation expert on the faculty of the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/wharton-data-science-class-upenn-madoff-diamonds-airbnb-finance-jobs-2022-3">Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania</a>. They also shared a look at what it could mean for the banks that won this business, both in terms of pay and reputation. The two investment bankers – neither of whom are affiliated with Goldman, Morgan Stanley, OpenAI, or Microsoft — requested anonymity to preserve industry relationships.The experts said the OpenAI valuation process stands to be stressful and drawn out — potentially taking up to six months — and could come with little to no financial reward for the banks involved. That said, the job still represents a huge win for Goldman and Morgan Stanley's tech teams since they now stand at the front of the line for whatever comes next for OpenAI.Thanks to ChatGPT, San Francisco-based OpenAI stands at the forefront of the artificial-intelligence revolution, which is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/artificial-intelligence/publications/artificial-intelligence-study.html">projected</a> to contribute nearly $16 trillion to the world economy by 2030, according to consulting firm PwC. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openai-nearly-doubles-valuation-to-157-billion-in-funding-round-ee220607?mod=article_inline">A recent fundraise</a> valued the company at more than $150 billion. After it converts to a for-profit company, it could seek to raise money through the stock market or make acquisitions — all of which could prove lucrative for its Wall Street partners.Even the banks that are not part of this process stand to win if the final valuation is high enough, said Michael Roberts, the finance professor at Wharton. "If it comes at a really high multiple, what does that mean? It means you can raise an enormous amount of money if you are an AI company," he said, adding: "If I go back 15 years, the place to be as an investment banker was in Silicon Valley. But this could be sort of the next Silicon Valley 3.0."Here's a look inside the process and what it means for the Wall Street dealmakers who won this business, according to the tech bankers and the finance professor.<h2 id="277fe458-53dd-471b-bcca-880ebd8043d7">The banks have different goals: 'You're going to do battle'</h2>Morgan Stanley's objective will be to secure the greatest equity for its client, Microsoft, while Goldman's goal may be the opposite — pitting the two sides against one another."You're going to do battle," said one of the sources — a senior tech banker at a midsize investment bank — about the bankers on either side of the negotiating table.The valuation could take as much as six months, depending on what legal snags crop up, these people said. Since there's no obvious precedent for valuing this company, the bankers will want to get creative, which could open the door to lots of debate.The tech banker at the midsize firm said the goal will be to find comparisons in the real world that would make a compelling case for what OpenAI could be worth. "You might look at some of the early days of the last couple of generations of very disruptive technologies," he said, citing Apple in its early iPhone era and Google "back in the early days of disrupting the search market."The second banker, a former executive at a large-cap investment bank who now handles some tech deals at a small, independent firm, said that the banks will do a "landscape analysis" and ask questions about whether OpenAI could one day take Google's place.Roberts, the Wharton professor, proffered the name of another disruptive tech company: Uber. As it redefined the ride-hailing industry, there were "enormous" variations in its valuation projections. For OpenAI, though, the situation could be even more complex since its impact on the economy stands to be more dramatic.<h2 id="f2400755-f31e-489f-891d-876291a5211f">Risks and rewards</h2>Two of the experts BI spoke to estimated that the banks' fees for their work on the valuation could be low, at under $25 million each, with one suggesting it could even be gratis due to the competitive nature of the business. A third expert estimated the fees would likely be greater than $25 million but under $100 million.For context, advising on an actual merger or big-ticket public offering can <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/04/banks-earn-650-million-in-fees-and-stock-gains-from-ipo-flurry.html">generate many multiples of that</a> for investment-banking advisors — to the tune of hundreds of millions.The fees, however, are not likely the focus. "The goal is to lock the relationship up," said the senior technology dealmaker at the midsize firm, noting that OpenAI and Microsoft are companies that bankers would kill to have as clients.This banker said <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sam-altman-chatgpt-openai-ceo-career-net-worth-ycombinator-prepper-2023-1">Sam Altman</a>, the founder of OpenAI, appears to put a premium on trust and interpersonal relationships, which could be to Goldman's benefit. He has a reputation for being "loyalty-driven," said the banker, who has met Altman and knows his reputation through conversations with the tech community.Morgan Stanley, for its part, has enjoyed a relationship with Microsoft that stretches back years. In 2016, the firm was the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-and-linkedin-bankers-2016-6">only advisor to Microsoft</a> on its $26 billion acquisition of social-networking-giant LinkedIn.This wouldn't be the first time banks have shown a willingness to play the long game in exchange for future potential gains.In 2022, a syndicate of banks led by Morgan Stanley <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-elon-musk-was-able-to-buy-twitter-despite-risks-2022-4">assembled $25 billion in capital</a> to lend to Tesla founder Elon Musk to finance his acquisition of X, the social-media platform formerly known as Twitter. X's lackluster financial performance prevented some banks <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-x-twitter-debt-financing-banks-2008-financial-crisis-2024-8">from offloading the debt</a>, leading to losses. However, the goal, as one banker said at the time, was to "get a foot in the door with the man and his business."The investment banker who formerly worked at a large-cap bank said potential drawbacks could include some banks being excluded from other AI deals for competitive reasons."The likelihood that Google would take a very stance and be less willing to work with them is probably high because whenever you're involved in something like this, you're 'under the tent,' and you're seeing a lot of very sensitive things about where something is going and not going," this person explained.Largely speaking, however, Wall Street is poised to win, Roberts said."Given how much money's at stake here, even the loser isn't really going to lose, are they?" he said, adding, "It's all relative."Are you an investment-banking insider? Get in touch with this reporter. Reed Alexander can be reached via email at ralexander@businessinsider.com, and SMS/the encrypted app Signal at (561) 247-5758.

Inside Wall Street's efforts to value OpenAI: Who's involved, how it could work, and what's at stake for the banks

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Domino's CEO criticized the value meals offered this summer by competitors in a Bloomberg interview.</li><li>While most companies are reporting slowdowns in fast-food spending, the pizza company saw order growth.</li></ul>According to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/pizza-papa-johns-dominos-pizza-hut-compared-wings-dips-photos-2024-3#it-was-cut-into-eight-large-slices-which-seemed-to-be-identical-in-size-4">Domino's</a> CEO, smaller burgers are no way to make people happy.In an interview with Bloomberg, Russell Weiner took aim at the size of his competitors' value meals, which often include burgers. The biggest fast-food companies are promoting discount deals in the US this summer, hoping to draw in inflation-weary consumers who have been spending less.Meanwhile, Domino's saw the number of orders rise across all income groups, it said in a second-quarter earnings report last week.That's thanks to Domino's decision to provide discounts on a wider menu, unlike some of its fast-food competitors that are only marking down a few items, Weiner told Bloomberg."It's like, 'Hey, the rest of our menu is expensive, but you can get this one thing you may or may not like cheaper,'" Weiner said. "If you want a big sandwich and you end up getting a little sandwich cheaper, you're not happy."Domino's offers a $6.99 meal, called the "Mix and Match" deal, that lets customers buy any two items, including pizzas and cheesy breads. It has offered the deal, which cost $5.99 until 2022, since 2009.The Mix and Match deal means that "people never have to doubt what they're going to see when they come to Domino's," Weiner told Business Insider this week."It also means we don't need to do anything over-the-top," including offers that "actually may not even be what people want," he said.Weiner also said that Domino's didn't raise costs as much as some of its competitors have over the last few years, which means it doesn't need to discount as deeply now. <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fast-food-is-expensive-people-annoyed-eating-out-restaurant-2024">Fast-food prices increased rapidly</a> in 2022 and 2023, leading some customers to eat more at home or seek options that they perceive as a better value.Weiner's comments come during a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fast-food-value-meal-taste-test-mcdonalds-wendys-burger-king-2024-7">summer of value meals</a> in the US — with nearly every major outlet creating bundles to attract price-sensitive customers.Wendy's, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/burger-king-launches-5-dollar-value-meal-before-mcdonalds-months-2024-5">Burger King</a>, and Taco Bell have launched versions of meals under $7. <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-5-dollar-meal-promotion-inflation-cheaper-burger-chicken-fries-2024-5">McDonald's, </a>which was one of the first to launch a $5 meal, will <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/restaurants-are-competing-to-offer-the-cheapest-meals-2024-5">extend its offer until August</a>.For example, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-mcdonalds-5-dollar-meal-deal-pulling-in-customers-inflation-2024-7">McDonald's version</a> offers customers either a McChicken or a McDouble — and four-piece McNuggets, <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-new-marketing-billboards-that-smell-like-its-french-fries-2024-4">fries</a>, and a small drink for $5.While McDonald's offer seems to have gotten more customers ordering at the chain, some diners <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/customers-are-calling-mcdonalds-5-dollar-meal-deal-skimpy-2024-5">criticized the $5 deal</a> when the company announced it, saying it should've been a permanent menu option instead of a limited-time promotion.Weiner added that other sales growth came from regulars ordering more frequently, as well as more first-time orders.Domino's stock is also fairing better than other fast-food giants.It is up about 3% year-to-date, while Wendy's and McDonald's have both seen a 14% slide from the beginning of the year. Burger King's parent, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/chinese-youth-move-to-small-cities-american-food-companies-kfc-2024-4">Restaurant Brands International</a>, has fallen 9% in the same time period.Still, a better value strategy has not been enough to fully satisfy Domino's investors.The company's shares fell 14% on July 18 after it reported earnings and said that it would shutter about 100 stores in Japan and France run by its international franchisee.

Domino's CEO slams the summer of value meals 

New Delhi, M&amp;A deal value in <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india" source="keywords">India</keyword> fell 27 per cent in 2023 to USD 136 billion but the deals market is expected to remain steady in the current year, Deloitte India said in a report on Monday. "Amidst significant global challenges posed by high-interest rates, macroeconomic uncertainty, regulatory scrutiny, and geopolitical risks, India's M&amp;A landscape stood resilient in 2023," 'India M&amp;A Trends 2024' report said. "Despite global economic and geopolitical challenges, India's deals market is expected to remain steady, reflecting strong confidence from businesses and investors amidst a global economic slowdown," it added. In 2024, M&amp;A (Merger and Acquisition) momentum is expected to remain steady with the manufacturing sector, driven by automotive, with deal growth expected in auto-components and <keyword id="19895203" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="electric-vehicles" source="keywords">Electric Vehicles</keyword> (EVs). Also, the government's proactive initiatives to promote clean energy are expected to catalyse a significant rise in M&amp;A within the energy sector. M&amp;A in the financial services sector is anticipated to be driven by large-scale consolidations and responses to regulatory shifts. Private Equity (PE) is projected to remain consistent in 2024, while deal momentum is expected to revive post-2024, supported by flattening interest rates and recovering economic growth. <keyword id="20733110" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sumeet-salwan" source="keywords">Sumeet Salwan</keyword>, <keyword id="19964686" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="partner" source="keywords">Partner</keyword>, Consulting, Deloitte India, said, "The global challenges posed by high interest rates, macroeconomic uncertainty, and geopolitical risks, that characterised 2023 are expected to continue into 2024 as well. While the global M&amp;A market remains soft, Indian companies continue to be steered by a strong domestic economy. They may increasingly see M&amp;A as a crucial strategy to help them expand, integrate supply chains, and reinforce market positions." According to the report, M&amp;A deal value in India reduced to USD 136 billion in 2023 from USD 186 billion in 2022. Financial services, technology, media, and telecom (<keyword id="20147197" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tmt" source="keywords">TMT</keyword>) continue to be the top sectors driving M&amp;A. Financial services sector witnessed a 45 per cent decline in deal value and a 23 per cent increase in deal volume from 2022. TMT sector encountered a 33 per cent YoY (Year on Year) reduction in deal value, while deal volume fell 34 per cent. Overall cross-border deal value declined 11 per cent in 2023. However, inbound deals saw significant growth, with their share increasing to 41 per cent from 27 per cent in 2022, it said, adding that outbound M&amp;A deal value experienced a notable 49 per cent decline compared to 2022. The energy sector saw a sharp 63 per cent increase in deal value in 2023 as compared to 2022, driven by renewable energy and rising interest in clean energy from foreign investors. The construction and transport sector witnessed a 44 per cent decline in deal value compared to 2022. The sector also had the highest share in outbound deal value, contributing 29 per cent to the same. The medical and pharma sector witnessed a 17 per cent fall in deal value from 2022, driven largely by strategic buyers seeking to expand scale. The industrial and manufacturing sector witnessed a significant 33 per cent and 22 per cent rise in deal value and volume, respectively, in 2023 compared to 2022. "The rise in the manufacturing sector was driven by the automotive segment," the report said.

M&A deal value in India drops 27% in 2023 says Deloitte report

New Delhi: The upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of <keyword id="20214518" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hyundai-Motors-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Hyundai Motors India" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Hyundai Motors India">Hyundai Motors India</keyword> has sparked significant interest in the Indian markets, but a recent report by <keyword id="20303939" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aequitas-Investments" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Aequitas Investments" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Aequitas Investments">Aequitas Investments</keyword> suggests it may not be as promising for <keyword id="19953411" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-investors" source="keywords">Indian investors</keyword> as anticipated. The report highlighted several concerns, pointing to broader industry challenges and the valuation mismatch as reasons for caution. It said "Given the headwinds that the Global <keyword id="20081560" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="automobile-industry" source="keywords">Automobile Industry</keyword> is facing coupled with signs of a slowdown in India, the upcoming IPO might not be a great deal for Indian Investors" Hyundai Motor Company, the parent firm based in South Korea, is set to offload shares worth Rs 25,000 crore through an Offer for Sale (OFS) in the Indian market. However, the report suggested that the current global headwinds facing the automobile industry, combined with signs of a slowdown in India, may make this IPO less attractive for Indian investors. One of the key issues flagged in the report is the valuation of Hyundai Motors India. The report noted that despite contributing only 6.5 per cent of Hyundai's global revenue and 8 per cent of its overall profitability, the Indian unit is expected to be valued at approximately 42 per cent of the parent company's market capitalization upon listing. This valuation discrepancy raises concerns about whether the IPO price is justified given the Indian unit's relatively modest contribution to Hyundai's global business. "Despite contributing only 6.5 per cent of the global revenues and 8 per cent of the profitability, Hyundai's India unit will be valued at approx. 42 per cent of the Parent Co.'s MCap on listing" the report added. From Hyundai's perspective, the move makes sense. In South Korea, Hyundai's stock currently trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of just 5x, making the sale in India potentially more lucrative. The report argues that Hyundai is looking to take advantage of the relatively higher valuations in India. It said "From Hyundai's perspective it's a no-brainer as their stock in S.Korea trades at a measly 5x P/E" Hyundai Motor Group, which includes both Hyundai and Kia, is the third-largest automaker globally, having sold 7.3 million vehicles in 2023. While Hyundai Motors India does not have a stake in Kia Motors India, the parent company owns a controlling 34 per cent stake in Kia Motors globally and fully owns Genesis Motors, a luxury brand in South Korea.

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