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
India's battery makers say new recycling rules may pull the plug on their businessIndia's dry cell battery giants, including Eveready and Panasonic, are warning of potential shutdowns due to new government recycling rules...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
CII president R Mukundan projects 7% growth for India, seeks GST Council-like body to drive reformsIndia's economy is projected to grow around 7% this fiscal year, with most businesses finding growth avenues despite global cost pressures....
24 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
In 1943, he was trying to solve a World War II crisis, but a failed experiment accidentally created one of the most famous toys ever madeSilly Putty invention: A wartime effort to develop synthetic rubber accidentally led to the invention of Silly Putty. Although the stretchy...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
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
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
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
Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costlyGlobal oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum ...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM 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
Scheme to boost toy production soon: Piyush GoyalPiyush Goyal announced a scheme to boost toy production. The scheme will focus on enhancing design, quality, packaging, and brand building....
04 Jul, 2025, 08.54 PM IST
International toy fair to begin on July 6; over 100 foreign buyers to participateWooden toy maker Gautam said that different categories of toys will be showcased to buyers such as electronics, soft toys, playground equip...
02 Jul, 2024, 05.07 PM IST
India's toy exports slip to $152.34 mn in 2023-24; need strategy to push it: GTRI reportIndia's toy exports saw a slight decline to USD 152.34 million in 2023-24 from USD 153.89 million the previous year. Despite quality contro...
07 May, 2024, 04.23 PM IST
Centre not planning any new PLI schemes: DPIIT secretaryResponding to a query on the decision to put the toy PLI proposal on hold, DPIIT secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said, “Currently we are focus...
04 Jan, 2024, 09.06 PM IST
No kidding: India gears up to create its own toy storyBored kids make good business and with a new toy manufacturing policy, India wants a piece of the global pie.
27 Mar, 2021, 11.34 AM IST
- Domestic toy makers to revive Rs 500 cr Toy City to survive Chinese onslaught
Domestic toy makers are set to revive Rs 500-crore Toy City project in Greater Noida to survive the Chinese onslaught. The 125-acre city of...
23 Jul, 2008, 02.05 AM IST