Parle's Melody toffee goes viral after Modi-Meloni moment, eyes global sales lift

Parle Products is riding a viral wave after PM Modi gifted Melody toffees to Italy's PM Meloni. CMO Mayank Shah expects a bump in both domestic and export demand, with Melody already shipping to 100+ countries. Parle posted ₹3,284 Cr revenue and ₹115.38 Cr profit in FY25, and reiterated it has no IPO plans.

— Source publishedWed, 20 May, 2026, 15:55 IST·First seen Wed, 20 May, 2026, 16:31 IST·Source Outlook Business

What happened

Parle Products' Melody toffees went viral after PM Modi gifted them to Italy's Meloni. CMO Mayank Shah expects boost in domestic and global demand; Melody

Key facts

  • 100 countries
  • ₹115.38 Cr FY25 profit
  • ₹3,284 Cr revenue

Why this matters

The viral halo elevates Melody as a heritage IP with proven 100+ country distribution, making Parle's confectionery portfolio a more attractive licensing or co-marketing target for global FMCG partners.