Modi's Melody gift to Meloni hands Parle a viral global push, Italy eyed as next market

PM Modi's surprise gift of Parle's Melody toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome has gone viral, handing the Mumbai-based Parle Products an unplanned brand boost. VP Mayank Shah flags Italy as the next big market; Melody already sells in 100+ countries. Parle-G maker is also exploring an IPO.

— Filed Wed, 20 May, 2026, 13:46 IST · Source CNBC-TV18 · Retail · Updated

PM Modi gifted Parle's Melody toffees to Italian PM Meloni in Rome, going viral and boosting the brand. Parle VP Mayank Shah sees Italy as next big market; Melody already sold in 100+ countries. Parle-G maker also exploring IPO.