Modi-Meloni moment sends Parle's Melody toffee viral; out of stock on quick-commerce

Parle's decades-old Melody toffee saw a sudden demand spike after PM Modi gifted it to Italian PM Meloni, triggering stockouts across Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart. Parle's VP says the company is 'shocked' but rules out a price hike, with the brand already exported to 100 countries.

— Source publishedWed, 20 May, 2026, 16:23 IST·First seen Wed, 20 May, 2026, 16:32 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Parle's Melody toffee saw a viral demand spike after PM Modi gifted it to Italian PM Meloni, going out of stock on Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart. Parle VP

Key facts

  • 100 countries
  • 5% upper circuit

Why this matters

Watch for opportunistic bidders eyeing nostalgia-led Indian confectionery brands as Melody's global resonance reprices heritage IP in the category.