INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
tops the list with a $574.5 billion valuation, up 11%, despite flat iPhone sales in 2024
Its global reach and heavy investment in services like Apple Music and AI tools fuel this resilience.Microsoft trails closely, boasting a
$461.1 billion valuation, surging 35% thanks to its focus on AI and cloud computing
Google secures third place, reaching $413 billion, a 24% rise driven by search and advertising strength.These U.S
giants lead, but competition intensifies from unexpected corners
Nvidia storms into the top 10, valued at $87.9 billion, nearly doubling from 2024
(Photo Internet reproduction)Elsewhere, Walmart jumps to fifth with $137.2 billion, growing 42% through e-commerce gains
Technology dominates, claiming eight of the top 10 spots, while banking leads overall value at 13%.Media grows fast too, up 125% since 2020,
with WeChat scoring highest for brand strength
The figures reveal a shifting landscape
heavyweights, signaling tougher fights ahead
