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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni have revived the widely popular “Melodi” meme trend during his recent visit to the country.
PM Modi gifted the Italian Prime Minister a pack of Parle’s Melody toffees – a moment Meloni later shared online, reigniting the viral trend.
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In the video, Meloni said, “Prime Minister Modi brought as a gift a very, very good toffee.”
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“Melody”, added Prime Minister Modi.
Thank you for the gift pic.twitter.com/7ePxbJwPbA
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) May 20, 2026
The two global leaders when then seen bursting into laughter as Meloni jokingly referred to the “Melody” toffee while showcasing the gift.
Parle Industries shares hit 5% upper circuit
Interestingly, shares of Parle Industries hit the 5% upper circuit on Wednesday, led by strong buying momentum. The small-cap penny stock went as high as 5% to ₹5.25 apiece on the BSE.
However, multiple reports said that this was majorly due to the confusion trade. Despite the rally, the listed company does not have any connection with Melody toffees, which are manufactured by Parle Products, an FMCG company based in Mumbai. It is well-recognised for brands such as Parle-G, Monaco, Hide & Seek, and Mango Bite.
Parle Products operates as a privately owned entity and is not listed on the Indian stock market.
On the other hand, Parle Industries is a BSE-listed company that specialises in infrastructure and real estate development. Also, it trades in paper, paper waste, and related recycling products.
#Melodi: What’s the trend?
The “Melodi” phenomenon is a portmanteau combining the names of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni.
The phrase has been frequently used by on the internet to highlight their light-hearted interactions at global platforms, often turning into viral moments that generate memes, discussions and widespread online engagement.
Originally, the trend gained momentum after Meloni posted a selfie on X during the COP28 Summit in Dubai.
While sharing the image, she wrote in caption, “Good friends at COP28, #Melodi”.
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