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Kurta in a Hurry? Libas and Zepto Stitch Up 10-Minute Fashion Fix
MUMBAI: Who needs a fairy godmother when your new kurta shows up in 10 minutes flat? In a move that fuses style with speed, Libas has become one of India’s first fashion brands to leap into the world of quick commerce by launching on Zepto. Now live across 50 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad, Libas’ best-selling kurta sets, co-ords, and everyday chic essentials can reach your doorstep faster than your pani puri cravings.
This snappy partnership marks a major milestone for the ultra-fast fashion brand and the 10-minute delivery app known for grocery speed. Together, they’ve turned wardrobe malfunctions and last-minute outfit panics into just another tap on your screen.
“AtLibas, we’re constantly reimagining how fashion fits into the lives of modern Indian women. Our launch on Zepto is more than just fast delivery, it’s about empowering our customers with instant access to style,no matter the occasion. We’re excited to be among the first fashion brands in India to embrace quick commerce at this scale,” said Libas founder & CEO, Sidhant Keshwani.
Zepto chief business officer Devendra Meel shared, “Our mission has always been to make lives easier, this time, we’re bringing that promise to your wardrobe. Fast fashion isn’t just a trend, it’s now a timeline and we are glad to have Libas trust Zepto to reach their customers.”
To drive home the point, the brands have rolled out a cheeky brand film capturing the familiar chaos of last-minute wardrobe dilemmas. The message? Forgot about that puja invite? Suddenly have a sangeet to slay at? Don’t sweat it Libas and Zepto have your back. And your outfit.
From planned looks to panic orders, this collab captures the pulse of today’s hyper-spontaneous generation. Because who says fashionably late is the only way to arrive?
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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.
