One of a Kind Awards: Honouring the resourcefulness of bootstrapped championsAt the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the Bootstrapped Champion Aw...
How a low-budget fever dream sparked a Chinese box office revoltThe indie animated film 'Niu Lai' has captured the hearts of audiences across China, achieving unforeseen box-office success. About an ende...
Brands unwrap premium gifting packs on quick commerce for festive seasonBrands are launching festive, event-specific products on quick commerce platforms as shoppers increasingly turn to rapid delivery for gifti...
Ayush Shetty registers biggest win of his career, stuns world no.1 Shi Yu QiIn a stunning turn of events, Ayush Shetty triumphed over world number one Shi Yu Qi, marking a significant upset in the tournament. Meanwh...
Brij Bhushan alleges ‘conspiracy’ after sexual harassment acquittalBrij Bhushan Sharan Singh claims a conspiracy was hatched against him after defeating Deepender Hooda in an election. He stated some women ...
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...
Flying from India to the UAE? Know these baggage restrictions on food, medicines and other itemsTravelers from India to the UAE must check airline and customs regulations before packing. Certain food items like copra and poppy seeds ar...
Beyond the throwing circle: Motherhood, arthritis and Seema Kaliramna's bronzeSeema Kaliramna's journey to bronze at the Commonwealth Games is truly inspiring, especially considering she tackled severe arthritis after...
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...
Atomberg backer Inflexor raises Rs 400 crore, sets Rs 1,250 crore target for third fundThe second fund raised more than Rs 600 crore in 2021. Last year, a Rs 350-crore Opportunities Fund bought the first fund’s portfolio, allo...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...