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Campus Activewear launches chunky sneaker collection with Sonam Bajwa
Mumbai: Campus Activewear, one of India’s largest sports and athleisure footwear brands, has consistently delivered products that merge functionality with fashion, and now, with Sonam Bajwa’s influence, the brand aims to set new pathways with the launch of the chunky sneaker collection.
Campus Activewear aims to revolutionise the fashion, style and comfort quotient for women in their daily lives. By welcoming Sonam Bajwa into the fold, Campus aims to heighten the aspirational appeal, catering to a fashion-forward audience. According to Statista, a global data and business intelligence platform, the sneaker culture in India is forecasted to generate a revenue of Rs 21,000 cr by the end of 2023. This clearly states that the sneaker culture in India is here to stay; it’s not just a trend but a cultural shift. This is because sneakers are now perceived as more than just shoes; they embody a lifestyle, a statement, and a commitment to both comfort and style.
Speaking on the association, Campus Activewear Ltd CEO Nikhil Aggarwal said “With a charismatic personality and an impeccable sense of style, Sonam Bajwa is a name that resonates across India, particularly in our key markets of Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. Known as a fashion icon among diverse strata of society, Sonam effortlessly connects with the youth of India, making her a perfect face for Campus Activewear.”
Campus Activewear believes that sneakers effortlessly blend style and comfort, making a unique fashion statement. The Chunky sneaker collection embodies fashion, comfort, and style, tailored to meet the demands of the contemporary Indian lifestyle.
A versatile actress celebrated for her outstanding performances in the Indian film industry, Sonam Bajwa expresses her excitement about this collaboration. She said, “I am thrilled to be associated with Campus Activewear, a brand that values comfort and style just as much as I do. Together, we aim to establish new fashion paradigms and inspire the youth to embrace an active lifestyle without compromising their fashion statement.”
This collection will introduce stylish designs and colours in the athleisure market that can be worn in almost any occasion. The collection starts at a price range of Rs 1500 onwards and is available across Campus touch points and website www.campusshoes.com.
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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.
