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#AsYouWishIndia: Godrej Industries aims to fulfil dreams this Independence Day
Mumbai: Coinciding with India’s 76 Independence Day celebrations, India’s leading diversified business conglomerate, Godrej Industries, releases a digital campaign film – #AsYouWishIndia. The campaign aims to showcase the conglomerate’s remarkable journey in parallel with India’s evolution and its unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of millions through a diverse range of essential products and services that provide safety, shelter, food, financial support, confidence, and more.
Conceptualized and executed by Godrej Industries’ Corporate Brand and Communications team along with Creativeland Asia, the film celebrates the integration of various business verticals showcasing a shared vision of the group towards building a stronger and more self-reliant India. The #AsYouWishIndia campaign is an ode to the millions of Indian consumers who have trusted Godrej Industries over the decades and integrated their products into their daily lives.
Godrej Industries’ executive director and chief brand officer Tanya Dubash said, “As India celebrates its 76 Independence Day, we at Godrej Industries take pride in being a part of our nation’s incredible journey and appreciate the opportunity to empower every Indian through our innovative products and solutions. The film #AsYouWishIndia attempts to capture our contribution in fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of every Indian, as we continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our fellow citizens.”
Creativeland Asia co-founder and creative vice chairman Anu Joseph added, “If there’s one thing that we’ve seen Godrej Industries consistently do in their journey is answering India’s wishes and needs with one answer. #AsYouWishIndia. And we believe the 76 Independence Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate this beautiful journey towards making India’s aspirations come true.”
Godrej Industries’ #AsYouWishIndia campaign is live on digital and social media platforms.
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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.
