India-UK FTA offers big opportunity, but implementation gaps remain: IndustryBusinesses welcome the pact but seek clarity on implementation details and regulations. Technical standards and rules of origin require fur...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
India-UK FTA comes into force: Industry hails ‘landmark moment’ for bilateral tradeThe Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between India and the UK is now active. This pact aims to significantly boost bilateral trad...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Digital content is driving demand for physical toys in India, says MattelRising screen time is surprisingly increasing toy purchases among Indian children. Digital content inspires children to recreate online wor...
13 Jul, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
FM Sitharaman exhorts toymakers to aim for a fourth of global market shareFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman encouraged the toy industry to capture a quarter of the global market. She highlighted government polic...
07 Jul, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Raising the bar: Saying it with chocolates, from pastries to perfumeChocolate is a versatile ingredient celebrated for its intricate taste and diverse forms. It's integrated into an array of products, from b...
07 Jul, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
India-Peru FTA talks unlikely to conclude soon: Piyush GoyalIndia's trade deal with Peru faces delays due to market access issues, while progress is reported on agreements with Canada, Mexico, and Br...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Indian toy market holds strong growth potential: China Toy Association ChairA delegation from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong visited the Indian toy show, where industry representatives explored opportunities for collab...
04 Jul, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Free trade agreements to give major boost to toy exports: IndustryIndia's toy exports are poised for a surge following the finalisation of free trade agreements with the UK and the European Union, offering...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 28%It is quite likely that the news cycle this and the next week will be about the direction of US interest rates and yield. If that turns out...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
India notifies QCO enabling flexible sourcing framework for some sectorsIndia has unveiled a new Quality Control Order for 2026, offering a flexible sourcing framework for key industries like toys and electronic...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Deepinder Goyal's Temple claims discovery of biomarker that calculates cost of being alive; here’s what it meansDeepinder Goyal's startup Temple has unveiled 'Entropy,' a new biomarker measured on the temple region to quantify the real-time cost of be...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Scientists just trained AI to spot hidden seahorses, shark fins, and sea cucumbers in airport X-ray scans, and the 86% to 96% detection rates could give customs officers a new way to catch marine wildlife smugglersWildlife traffickers hide marine species in luggage. Australian scientists created an AI system using 3D X-ray scans to find seahorses, sha...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Reliance Retail's luxury arm surges 45% in FY26, losses halveReliance Retail's premium segment experienced a strong sales recovery and narrowed losses in fiscal year 2026. The acquired Metro Cash & Ca...
29 May, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Aequs FY26 revenue rises 33% on aerospace, consumer business growthFor the March quarter, revenue from operations rose 47% year-on-year to Rs 367 crore, aided by growth in the aerospace business. The compan...
27 May, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
FirstCry reports 12% growth in revenues, cuts losses by 57% in Q4The company also cut its losses significantly in this quarter by tightening costs. Its net loss dropped 57% YoY to Rs 48 crore from Rs 112 ...
26 May, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Indian toy brand Legend of Toys raises Rs 21 crore in Pre-Series A roundLegend of Toys, an Indian toy brand, has raised R 21 crore in funding. This capital will drive growth in new play categories, marketing, an...
15 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST