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Bolas signs Kannada cinema legend Anant Nag as brand ambassador
Mumbai: Bolas, a leading name in the dry fruits, nuts, and sweets industry in India, is delighted to announce the appointment of veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag as its brand ambassador. With a strong presence of over 70 stores across Karnataka, Bolas is set to strengthen its connection with the local community through this exciting partnership.
Anant Nag, a celebrated actor known for his outstanding contributions to the Kannada film industry, brings his charisma, credibility, and immense popularity to the Bolas family. His association with the brand is a testament to Bolas’ commitment to quality and tradition, mirroring the values that have made Anant Nag an icon in Karnataka.
Bolas has been serving its customers with premium quality dry fruits, nuts, and sweets for several decades, maintaining a legacy of taste, trust, and excellence. Bolas’ strength lies in their supply chain operations, enabling them to procure their products from farmers around the world. With Anant Nag as the brand ambassador, Bolas aims to enhance its connection with the people of Karnataka, reinforcing its position as the preferred choice for authentic and delectable treats.
Speaking about his association with Bolas, Anant Nag expressed, “I have known the Bolas family for a long time. It gives me a great pleasure to be associated with Bolas, which shares my passion for tradition and quality.
Bolas is confident that this collaboration will not only elevate its brand presence but also inspire a new generation of consumers to appreciate the rich flavors and traditions of Karnataka.
“We are honored to have Anant Nag as our brand ambassador. His dedication to excellence and his strong connection with the people of Karnataka align perfectly with Bolas’ values,” said Bolas director Bola Damodar Kamath. “We believe that this partnership will take our brand to new heights, and we are excited to embark on this journey together.”
With a steadfast commitment to the well-being of their consumers, Bolas is embarking on an exciting journey alongside their newly welcomed brand ambassador. Bolas proudly presents an extensive range of carefully crafted flavoured dry fruits, nuts and sweets.
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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.
