India, Jan. 14 -- In a decisive shift for the global technology hierarchy, Alphabet has shattered the USD 4 trillion market capitalisation ceiling, displacing Microsoft and Apple to become the world's second-most valuable company, trailing only Nvidia.

This milestone is more than a financial metric. It is a definitive market validation of a strategy that many doubted just twelve months ago. The USD 4 trillion milestone for Alphabet is not just a number-it is a signal that the 'AI-first' pivot by Alphabet is delivering tangible shareholder value.

In 2025, while Alphabet's market valuation increased by almost USD 1.5 trillion, its stock has jumped 6% so far in 2026, building on last year's 65% rally.

For the Indian tech ecosystem and glo...