Brands
Slice introduces Nayanthara as the newest face of the brand
Mumbai: Making waves in the summer of 2024, Slice has made a blockbuster announcement with the appointment of the iconic actress Nayanthara as its latest brand ambassador. With Nayanthara on board, Slice aims to strengthen its connection with audiences, reaffirming its status as the leading beverage for mango enthusiasts.
Over the years, Slice has cemented its place in households across the country for being the perfect and closest equivalent to quenching your mango cravings. On the other hand, Nayanthara has cemented her spot as one of the most critically acclaimed actresses in Indian cinema, fondly known as ‘lady superstar’. With a promise to add more fun and excitement to the summer season, Slice continues to be the front-runner with this new association and enticing storytelling as the brand is set to unveil a new campaign later this summer.
Sharing her excitement on coming on board as Slice’s new face, actor Nayanthara said, “I am thrilled to be a part of the Slice family and contribute to the legacy of this iconic brand. Known for its memorable campaigns, I am eager to be a part of the brand’s upcoming projects. I hope the new campaign immerses my fans in the delightful world of Slice in a unique and captivating way.”
Speaking on the association, PepsiCo India, Slice and Tropicana, associate director Anuj Goyal said, “We are delighted to welcome Nayanthara to the Slice family and are positive that her wide appeal that cuts through masses will further help build the brands connect with our core consumers. Both Slice and Nayanthara have entertained families and brought people together in an endearing manner. We hope this magic continues with new film as well and it will be loved by everyone.”
This association for Slice has been facilitated by Frameworks Entertainment.
Brands
Google nears Nvidia in race for world’s most valuable company
Market cap gap narrows as Google hits $4.65 trillion, Nvidia at $4.86 trillion.
MUMBAI: In the AI gold rush, even the giants are sprinting and Google is suddenly gaining ground. Google is rapidly closing in on Nvidia in the race to become the world’s most valuable publicly listed company, with the gap between the two narrowing sharply amid diverging stock momentum. The tech giant’s market capitalisation has surged to around $4.65 trillion, following a more than 140 per cent rise in its share price over the past year.
That rally has added over $2.6 trillion in value in just 12 months, including nearly $900 billion since January alone. Its stock recently hovered at $381.80, slipping marginally by 0.04 per cent, but still reflecting strong upward momentum.
Nvidia, meanwhile, continues to hold the top spot with a valuation of approximately $4.86 trillion. The chipmaker crossed the $5 trillion milestone in October last year and peaked at $5.27 trillion on 27 April. However, its shares have largely plateaued over the past six months, rising just 0.2 per cent recently to $199.99.
The contrast in trajectories is striking. While Nvidia has seen relatively flat movement, Google has gained over 36 per cent in the same six-month period. Barron’s estimates suggest that if current trends hold, the valuation gap could shrink to as little as $190 million by the time Nvidia reports its first-quarter earnings on 20 May.
Daily momentum paints a similar picture. Nvidia recorded average daily gains of about 0.66 per cent last month, compared to Google’s stronger 1.42 per cent, an edge that could prove decisive in the short term.
Driving Google’s resurgence is its aggressive push into artificial intelligence across its ecosystem, from search and YouTube to cloud computing. The company has already invested $144 billion in capital expenditure over the past two years and plans to deploy a further $490 billion over the next two.
Its cloud division is also gathering pace. Google Cloud reported an order backlog of nearly $220 billion in the latest quarter, with total backlog touching a record $462 billion, around half of which is expected to be realised within two years. The company’s entry into chip sales is also beginning to factor into its growth narrative.
The last time Google briefly topped the S&P 500 by market value was in February 2016, when it edged past Apple for just two days. This time, the stakes and the numbers are far higher.
At the heart of the contest lies a single force: artificial intelligence. As both companies pour billions into infrastructure, chips and platforms, the leaderboard is no longer just about size, it is about who can scale the future faster.
