Global Market: China’s July exports top forecasts as AI boom and pre-tariff rush fuel trade growthChina's July exports rose 23.9%, beating forecasts as strong global AI-related demand and pre-tariff shipments boosted trade. High-tech and...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Kim Kardashian's SKIMS enters India with Reliance Brands, to open first stores in Delhi and MumbaiReliance Brands will bring Kim Kardashian's SKIMS to India soon. The global shapewear and lifestyle brand will open its first stores in Del...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
India targets 5 per cent global toy shareIn its roadmap to increase the share of the Indian toy sector, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has zero...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Govt sets up task force for toy sector; to boost manufacturing, global shareA new task force will identify ways to increase India's toy market share. The goal is to reach five percent of the global market by 2032. T...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Disney layoffs: Hundreds of jobs cut across ESPN, Pixar, other unitsWalt Disney Company has initiated significant workforce reductions across its various business units. Corporate teams, ESPN, and film studi...
23 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
From Hot Wheels to Funko Pops: Why India's adults are collecting toys to buy back their childhoodMove over, kids. Grown-ups have discovered the joy of spending adult money on toys, collecting everything from Funko Pop figurines and supe...
19 Jul, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
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
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
Indian toy manufacturers scale up amid rise in demand; eyes global marketsNow the 'made-in-India' toys have a very clear edge in the domestic markets and the manufacturers are scaling up their production capacity ...
14 Aug, 2022, 04.09 PM IST
National icons, yoga and ‘sanskaar’ in the Indian toy storyThe Department of Promotion of Industry and Trade will hold its first multi-ministry consultation on the scheme on Wednesday. The tentative...
15 Sep, 2020, 09.45 AM IST