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Warren Buffett picks up stake in Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox
MUMBAI: Billionaire Warren Buffett’s investment vehicle Berkshire Hathaway picked up a stake in Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox during the fourth quarter last year. Buffett’s company bought 4.7 million shares in News Corp and at Tuesday’s closing price of $34 per share, the stake was worth approximately $160 million.
In a quarterly filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, Berkshire Hathaway said that it bought 4.7 million shares in Murdoch’s company. The companies that fall under the 21st Century Fox umbrella are: 20th Century Fox movie studio, Fox Broadcasting, 20th Century Fox Television, Fox News, FX and Fox Sports.
Berkshire Hathaway has also increased its stake in cable television provider Charter Communications last year from approximately five million shares to 6.2 million during the fourth quarter. Additionally, the company also has stakes in other media and entertainment conglomerates like satellite television company DirecTV (31.4 million shares), Liberty Global (18.2 million shares), Liberty Media (12 million shares) and Viacom (8.6 million shares).
While he upped his investment in media companies, the octogenarian business magnate dumped his stakes in oil companies Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips, at a time when oil prices have been on a downslide. His firm offloaded 41 million shares worth approximately $3.7 billion of Exxon, which is the largest US oil company.
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Nissin and Chhota Bheem team up for new masala noodles
Popular children’s character enters instant noodles category with fun digital twist.
MUMBAI: Chhota Bheem is about to make snack time even more heroic this time, with a bowl of noodles. Green Gold Animation, the creator of India’s beloved animated character Chhota Bheem, has partnered with Indo Nissin Foods to launch “Nissin Chhota Bheem Masala Noodles”. The new kid-friendly variant combines Nissin’s trusted taste with a mild masala flavour tailored for young consumers.
Each pack includes a QR code that unlocks the “Nissin Funtastic Playzone”, an interactive digital platform offering up to 15 Chhota Bheem-themed mobile games. The games are designed to provide short, engaging, and responsible play experiences, extending the Chhota Bheem universe beyond the screen.
India’s instant noodles market is estimated to be valued at nearly Rs 10,000 crore in 2025, growing at close to 10 per cent year-on-year, with the highly affordable segment accounting for nearly 85 per cent of the total market. The new product enters this competitive space with a focus on strengthening appeal among children and family households. It will be available across general trade and modern retail outlets nationwide.
Green Gold Animation founder & CEO Rajiv Chilaka said, “Our collaboration with Indo Nissin Foods is a meaningful step in expanding the Chhota Bheem universe into everyday consumer spaces. By combining Nissin’s product strength and retail reach with our storytelling expertise, we are creating an experience that goes beyond the screen.”
Indo Nissin Foods chief marketing officer Daisuke Okabayashi added, “With the launch of ‘Nissin Chhota Bheem Masala Noodles’, we are uniting the incredible appeal of Chhota Bheem with the great taste and trust of Nissin for kids. The addition of the Nissin Funtastic Playzone further elevates the experience through engaging and responsible play.”
This partnership marks a strategic brand extension for Green Gold Animation, moving Chhota Bheem deeper into daily family consumption habits while reinforcing its position as a multi-format Indian IP with long-term relevance.
In the highly competitive noodles aisle, Chhota Bheem is bringing his signature energy and courage this time, to help little ones enjoy a fun, tasty, and playful snack. The hero of Indian animation is now ready to conquer lunchboxes across the country.
