In the 1860s, an inventor chased an ivory substitute and helped push celluloid into historyIn the 1860s, a billiard ball competition ignited a quest for substitutes for ivory. John Wesley Hyatt's groundbreaking research culminated...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Contract manufacturer Aequs posts 33% growth in revenue in FY26, losses widen for the yearContract manufacturer Aequs reported a 33% rise in FY26 revenue driven by strong aerospace and consumer business growth. Despite higher sal...
27 May, 2026, 12.43 PM 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
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
Screen-shunning parents turn to audio toysParents are increasingly choosing audio-only gadgets for their children, moving away from excessive screen time. Devices like Yoto and Toni...
23 May, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
In 1943, researchers trying to fix America’s rubber crisis unexpectedly led to the creation of Silly PuttyBorn from a wartime quest for rubber, Silly Putty emerged as an unexpected, stretchy, and bouncy material. Initially deemed unsuitable for ...
21 May, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
If India wants faster growth, it must first solve its female labour force participation problemIndia's female workforce participation lags behind peer nations. Boosting this rate could significantly increase GDP. Experts suggest focus...
20 May, 2026, 12.04 AM 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
Groww investors make bank; Mobikwik, Fractal's Q4 profits surgeGroww delivered strong returns to early investors after the IPO lock-in expired. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
12 May, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsAs the stock market witnesses a recovery, what one should watch for is market breadth. Also, check which sectors are leading the rally. Why...
07 May, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
For investors with patience, experience, and anxiety appetite: 5 stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 21%For the last five years, the theme on the street has mostly been: Buy today, expect comfort tomorrow. But some of the better wealth-creatin...
06 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Crude surge lifts toy prices ahead of summer rushToy prices are rising ahead of the summer holidays as the West Asia conflict pushes up crude-linked raw material costs, especially plastics...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
The Unexpected Toy-Cleaning Trick Hiding in Your Kitchen Cabinet That Parents Are Quietly Swearing ByKeeping children's toys clean is vital for home hygiene. Parents often struggle with this task. Baking soda emerges as a safe, natural clea...
06 Apr, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Is India’s renewed focus on ‘Toyconomy’ enough to take on China?A host of factors has given Indian manufacturers a lead in the domestic toys business. But as trade returns to pre-Covid levels, the govern...
16 Mar, 2023, 03.43 PM IST
Need to ensure manufacturing of quality toys that meet global standards: PHDCCIIndia should come out with more quality control orders and technical regulations for different products to check inferior and low-quality i...
09 Jul, 2021, 04.07 PM IST
Govt plans crackdown on sellers of low-quality toys, wants manufacturers to follow BIS standardsThe government will tighten noose on toy sellers selling non-certified toys. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the national standards body,...
14 Apr, 2021, 07.55 AM IST