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Picked wrong Melody? Parle Industries shares hit 5% upper circuit for 3rd day
Parle Industries shares hit the 5% upper circuit for the third straight session after investors mistakenly linked the stock to Melody toffees gifted by PM Narendra Modi to Italy’s Giorgia Meloni. The viral social media moment sparked confusion between listed Parle Industries and unlisted FMCG giant Parle Products, fuelling a sharp rally in the microcap stock.
Aditya Birla Group bets big on IPL boom, says media rights frenzy is far from over
Aditya Birla Group sees strong future growth for Indian sports. The group believes IPL media rights will keep increasing in value. This is despite current worries about fewer bidders. India's economy and sports viewership are rising. Premium sports assets are also scarce. This supports future valuations. The group recently bought Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They are optimistic about the long-term trend.
Goa IT Minister Bats For Social Media Curbs For Kids Under 16, To Send Proposal To Centre
Goa Minister for Tourism, Information Technology Rohan Khaunte said he was among the first to raise concerns over social media usage among minors.
Filmcity Media reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.10 crore in the March 2026 quarter
Reported sales nil
US-Iran Deal MoU Soon? Tehran Media Suggests Asim Munir's Visit Crucial For Breakthrough
Following US President Donald Trump's warnings that the window for active de-escalation diplomacy is dwindling, diplomatic engagement has escalated.
Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower; realty shares rally for 3rd day
Realty, consumer durables and auto shares advanced while IT, FMCG and media shares declined.
RK Swamy bets on integrated advertising model as global agency giants split media and creative
In a tough financial year where big advertising networks underwent layoffs and AI-led disruption, RK Swamy posted a 15% jump in annual revenue in FY26 and a 30% jump in profits excluding tax and exceptional items.
PM Modi’s Melody gift to Meloni boosts Parle buzz
Meloni described Melody as a "very very good toffee" in a short video that quickly went viral, riding on the already popular 'Melodi' meme culture around the two leaders' social media camaraderie and triggering a spike in searches and purchases of the decades-old confectionery brand.
Parle Industries hits upper circuit amid ‘Melody’ confusion
Dalal Street saw a peculiar event where investors confused Parle Industries with the original Parle candy maker. A social media video led to a surge in Parle Industries' stock. This mix-up highlights a recurring investor behavior. Similar incidents have occurred with other companies, demonstrating a pattern of name-based trading errors.
Google Revamps Search With Conversational AI, 24/7 Agents And Universal Cart
Users can also drop files and media into Google's search box to refine their searches.
Trump Confirms Iran Talks In 'Final Stages'; Saudi Media Says Next Round After Hajj Season
Pakistan's army chief may visit Iran on Thursday to announce that the final draft agreement has been completed.
Parle Products Posts 'Thank You' Note After Modi's Gift To Meloni Catapults Melody's Popularity
Hopping on the social media bandwagon, Parle Products took to its social media accounts to thank PM Modi.