Introduction
On July 9, 2025, a new chapter was added to the history of technology and financial markets, when US semiconductor chip maker Nvidia achieved the distinction of becoming the world’s most valuable company. The company’s shares saw a rise of more than 2% and its market cap crossed $ 4 trillion (about Rs 343 lakh crore).
This achievement is a revolutionary turning point not only for Nvidia but for the entire technology world. Let’s know the reason behind this achievement of Nvidia and along with that analyze the top 5 most valuable companies.
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1. NVIDIA – Market Cap: $4 trillion+
Company Introduction:
NVIDIA was started in 1993 and was originally a graphics processing unit (GPU) manufacturing company. Its technology was famous for GPUs in the gaming industry, but now it also makes chips for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, automation and data centers.
Reasons for success:
• AI boom: Demands from AI giants like OpenAI, Google, Amazon increased the need for Nvidia’s chips.
• Advanced GPUs like H100 and B200: These chips are used to train AI models.
• Partnerships with cloud service providers: Platforms like AWS, Azure and Google Cloud rely on Nvidia’s chips.
• Entry into data centers and automobiles: The company is also rapidly investing in AI-powered smart cars and robotics.https://www.nvidia.com/
Recent achievements:
• The stock touched an all-time high of $164.42 (₹14,091) on July 9, 2025.
• Market cap crosses $4 trillion, which is more than any other company in the world.
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2. Microsoft – Market Cap: $3.4 trillion
Company Introduction:
Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is now one of the leading companies in terms of AI and cloud. Investments in Windows OS, Office Suite, Azure Cloud and OpenAI have taken it to new heights.
Recent Strategy:
• Deeper alliance with OpenAI.
• Expansion of Microsoft Azure and strong hold in the cloud sector.
• AI-powered products like Copilot further improve its software usability.
Challenges:
Nvidia’s AI hardware dominance is forcing Microsoft to invest rapidly in its infrastructure.
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3. Apple – Market Cap: $3.2 trillion
Company Introduction:
Apple is one of the most innovative companies in the world. Its products such as iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and the recently launched Vision Pro have strengthened its customer base.
Recent situation:
• Slowdown in iPhone sales.
• Competition has increased in China and Europe.
• Attempts to add AI and XR (Extended Reality) in products such as Vision Pro.
Apple’s challenge:
• Far behind Nvidia in the AI hardware race.
• Designs its own chips but has not been able to enter the field of data centers or AI training.
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4. Amazon – Market Cap: $2.1 trillion
Company Introduction:
Amazon has a reach ranging from e-commerce to cloud computing (AWS), AI, and smart home devices.
AWS Impact:
• World’s largest cloud infrastructure provider.
• AWS is also the largest customer of Nvidia’s GPUs.
• Investing heavily in generative AI.
Growth Drivers:
• Prime membership, logistics networks, and AI-based devices like Alexa.
• AI-based retail automation and customer support systems.
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5. Alphabet (Google’s parent company) – Market Cap: $2 trillion+
Company Introduction:
Alphabet is a major force in the AI and digital ecosystem through units like Google Search, YouTube, Android, Google Cloud, and DeepMind.
Position in AI:
• Leader in the development of AI tools such as Bard and Gemini.
• Uses Tensor chips, but lags behind Nvidia in the AI chip market.
Key challenges:
• Regulatory pressures on data privacy, content moderation and search algorithms.
• Threat to search dominance from ChatGPT and Bing.
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Signs of Nvidia’s growth
What signals the market gives?
1. Hardware is now the new king: Not just software, but hardware is equally important to decide the future of AI.
2. Data-center centric technology: Nvidia has made GPU-based data processing the new standard by moving away from CPU.
3. Leader in the AI race: Nvidia has the most to gain in the generative AI race of 2024-2025.
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Conclusion
Nvidia’s rise to the top is not just the success of one company, but it also shows that we have entered a new era of technology – where AI and the infrastructure required for it will determine the future.
The battle between giants like Microsoft, Apple, Amazon and Alphabet is no longer just about products or services, but about AI dominance and the chip economy.
If this trend continues, we may see more surprising rankings in the coming years – and maybe Indian tech companies will also join this race. This is written by Brij if you have any doubts please contact us on my email BeingBrij5.com ! Thank you for connecting us on www.BeingBrij.com , this place is free for everyone!