Kohli's Take: Trump, Saudi Deals, and the Business Titans' Grand Bazaar

King Kohli's Commentary: When Business Meets the Beltway (and the Desert)

Alright folks Virat Kohli here back in the commentary box but this time instead of sixes and wickets we're talking about billions of dollars and handshakes in Saudi Arabia. Seems like everyone and their chaiwala was there with President Trump making deals faster than I smash cover drives. I mean seriously you could feel the tension or maybe that was just the humidity. As they say 'Chase excellence and success will follow.' But in this case it looks like they were chasing Trump and success was probably in the room counting all the money.

The Inauguration Fund Fiesta: A Million Here a Million There… Pretty Soon You're Talking Real Money

So apparently a lot of these big shots donated to Trump's inauguration fund. We're talking millions people! Reminds me of the time I accidentally spent all my per diem on protein shakes. Talk about an investment! Jokes apart it’s interesting how a little 'investment' can open doors. Maybe I should start my own Virat Kohli Foundation inauguration fund... for uh building a world class cricket academy. Just kidding! (Unless...?). I always say 'You make mistakes in life but that doesn’t mean you have to be negative about things.' So let's be positive about this mountain of cash eh?

Elon Musk and the DOGE Department: Saving America One Tweet at a Time

Ah Elon Musk! The guy is either building rockets or saving the government. Apparently he's been overseeing something called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Honestly DOGE sounds like my kind of department – all about efficiency like my running between the wickets. And wouldn’t you know it regulatory problems at his companies have started to fade. Coincidence? I think not! It's like when I walk out to bat and suddenly the bowlers forget how to bowl. 'Never give up,' Musk probably told himself. And then got a sweet deal on Starlink in Saudi Arabia. Smart move mate smart move.

Boeing's Bounce Back: From Rocky Skies to Record Breaking Deals

Boeing's been having a bit of a rough patch eh? But fear not! They just snagged their 'largest ever' aircraft deal with Qatar Airways. Talk about a comeback! It's like when I get out for a duck and then smash a double century in the next match. Pure resilience! You know I’ve always believed in the power of hard work. 'You have to always improve as a cricketer,' and apparently as an aircraft manufacturer too.

Nvidia's AI Bonanza: Selling Brains to the Desert Kingdom

Nvidia is selling AI chips to Saudi Arabia faster than you can say 'artificial intelligence.' Their CEO Jensen Huang is over there practically handing out brains to the desert. He said something about Saudi Arabia building the AI infrastructure of the nation. Sounds like a sci fi movie! I wonder if these AI chips will help me analyze my batting stats even better. 'Self belief and hard work will always earn you success.' And a truckload of money apparently.

Trump's Tariff Tango: A Coca Cola Conundrum and Alcoa's Aluminum Angst

Oh and let’s not forget the tariff drama. Coca Cola is thinking about switching to plastic bottles because of Trump's aluminum tariffs. Plastic bottles! The horror! It's like suggesting I switch from my protein rich diet to eating... well I can't even think of something bad enough. And Alcoa is projecting a $90 million tariff hit. Ouch! Looks like Trump's trade policies are giving everyone a run for their money. But hey 'Effort is important but knowing where to make an effort makes all the difference.' Maybe someone should tell Alcoa that.