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7UP onboards Ranbir Kapoor as the newest brand ambassador
Mumbai: 7UP, a beverage brand renowned for its refreshing and effervescent appeal, onboards Bollywood star, Ranbir Kapoor, as the distinguished new face of the brand. This collaboration is poised to bring together the refreshing spirit of 7UP and the charismatic charm of Ranbir Kapoor – creating a perfect synergy that is set to unfold in the summer of 2024. Ranbir Kapoor along with 7UP, will be seen further elevating the brand’s new ‘Super Duper Refresher’ positioning in India.
Ranbir Kapoor’s association with 7UP is yet another step by the brand towards creating a refreshing narrative that resonates with the audiences across the country. The collaboration is aimed at further deepening brand love and connect and set the stage for a super duper refreshing summer with 7UP in India.
PepsiCo India category lead, cola & flavours Shailja Joshi said, “7UP has long been a driving force of refreshment in India, enchanting consumers with its quirky narratives and iconic TVCs. The Super Duper Refresher positioning, introduced earlier this year, has resonated with consumers nationwide, uplifting spirits and setting a new standard for refreshing experiences. As we culminate this remarkable year, it gives us immense pleasure to unveil Ranbir Kapoor as the newest addition to the 7UP family. His magnetic charm and widespread appeal perfectly align with the ethos of 7UP, and we cannot wait to create magic on-screen together in the upcoming summer season.”
Bollywood megastar Ranbir Kapoor shared his excitement for the association, “I am absolutely thrilled to join the 7UP family. There is a certain vibe to 7UP as a brand especially the positioning of super-duper refresher as this is actually something I personally relate to. A collaboration as exciting as this is a great way to start the new year, and I can’t wait for my fans to see me in an all-new avatar.”
Ranbir joins Rashmika Mandanna and Anirudh Ravichander in the star-studded line-up of 7UP’s ambassadors in India and will feature in 7UP’s new Super Duper Refresher TVC that is set to take over traditional and digital platforms across the country soon.
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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.
