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Denver teams up with Sourav Gangul
Mumbai: Denver, a prestigious men’s brand renowned for its captivating fragrances in India and abroad, is super thrilled to announce cricket legend and global youth icon Sourav Ganguly as the face of its upcoming TVC. This endorsement represents a major advancement for Denver, as it aims to enhance its reach and awareness among its target audience.
Denver has been synonymous with excellence, carving a niche as the preferred choice for the youth and professionals of the nation. With an unwavering commitment to providing products that exude elegance and sophistication, Denver’s products have become a symbol of aspiration and self-assuredness.
Ganguly, a self-made legend and global success icon, is the name that resonates with determination, dedication, and triumph, and embodies the spirit of Denver’s brand values. As a remarkable individual celebrated for his unwavering commitment, he truly exemplifies the essence of real success through hard work, passion, and dedication. His journey is an inspiration that encapsulates the very essence of Denver – “The Real Scent of Success.”
On that note, Ganguly expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, saying, “I am honoured endorsing Denver, a brand that echoes the essence of success. Much like in cricket, where persistence and passion lead to victory, Denver has succeeded in the world of fragrances and grooming. I believe this endorsement will resonate with people who strive for excellence in all aspects of their lives.”
“We are overjoyed to welcome Sourav Ganguly into the Denver family. Sourav Ganguly is more than just a cricket icon; he is globally acclaimed as a symbol of hard work, determination, and the pursuit of excellence. He is a self-made legend who has carved his own path. With his immense popularity, both on and off the field, and his unparalleled connection with cricket fans and youth, we believe that no one else could represent Denver’s commitment to success as effectively as him. This partnership is an exciting chapter in Denver’s journey as we continue to inspire and empower our consumers,” said HSPL MD & CEO Saurabh Gupta.
Denver brand manager Aditya Yadav said, “We are extremely excited about this new endorsement, as a fan myself it was a real pleasure working with him, with his fandom and followership, we are looking forward to manifold Denver’s reach and TOMA. It is certainly going to be a victorious milestone for us.”
The upcoming TVC is set to capture the hearts of millions as Ganguly’s story intertwines with Denver’s legacy of success. The campaign promises to be a celebration of aspiration, dedication, and the realization that true success is a journey that resonates with each one of us.
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.
