PlayShifu Raises USD 17 Million in Series B Funding Led by Inventus
The AR-based toy company plans to expand its product portfolio from 10 to 30 products to cover over 20 early-learning skills by 2022. April 07, 2021 Bengaluru-based PlayShifu has raised USD 17 million in a Series B fundraise from a number of investors led by Inventus Capital India with Inflexor Ventures joining as a new […]
Hasbro India Introduces Monopoly Games Made In India
In a bid to demonstrate the Monopoly brand’s commitment to the community, Hasbro India will donate one toy for each fan vote on the Community Chest Challenge. April 05, 2021 On the occasion of World Monopoly Day i.e. on March 19, 2021, Hasbro India has launched new additions to the Monopoly franchise in India. The […]
Renowned German Baby Skin Care Brand ‘Sanosan’ forays into Indian Market
The German Baby Skincare Brand will be imported and marketed in India by renowned dermatology company – Glowderma Lab Pvt. Ltd. April 01, 2021 German brand Sanosan, which caters to the skincare needs of babies is gearing up to expand its footprint into the Indian market. Sanosan is a renowned brand from 70 years old […]
Sebamed Planning to Start Local Manufacturing, New Price Points, and Smaller Variants
The German brand has a range of products in the baby care segment. In addition to the local manufacturing-plans, the brand is also considering investing in brand building and network expansion to grow 10 times in the next five years. April 01, 2021 Within its multi-faceted strategy to ramp up its presence in India, the […]
FirstCry Raises USD 315 Million by Private Equity Investors
The current investment has doubled the valuation of the leading omnichannel platform for baby, mother and kids. March 30, 2021 A consortium of private equity investors – TPG, ChrysCapital, and Premji Invest – has invested around USD 315 million in Firstcry, valuing the omnichannel children’s retailer at around USD 1.9-2.1 billion, three people with direct […]
Funskool India launches 15 traditional Indian toys and games
The Indian toy company houses a range of in-house products and also sells toys from international brands like Hasbro, LeapFrog, etc., besides housing licensed products from Disney, Warner Brothers, and so on. March 30, 2021 Toy manufacturer Funskool India has announced that it has introduced 15 new traditional Indian toys and games during India’s first […]
Chicco launches Spring Summer 2021 Collection for Kids
The new clothing collection can be defined as – practical, sustainable yet trendy. March 24, 2021 Chicco has a clothing collection for infants and toddlers that meet the needs of parents and kids in different developmental stages. While a clothing line for infants helps new parents by combining safety with practicality in the first years, […]
Hasbro is Phasing Out Plastic From Packaging
The global toy company plans to eliminate all plastic packaging for new products by the end of 2022 and is introducing two new products that will “bring sustainability to family game night.” March 23, 2021 Hasbro, the global play and entertainment company and the creator of iconic toys and games such as –Nerf, My Little […]
WaterWipes Launches World’s Purest Baby Wipes in India
The wipes are the world’s purest baby wipes made with only two ingredients – 99.9 percent water, and a drop of grapefruit seed extract. March 12, 2021 WaterWipes, the world’s purest baby wipes that contain only two ingredients – 99.9 percent water and a drop of grapefruit seed extract – were recently introduced in India. […]
India Toy Fair: The Virtual Toy Fair Inaugurated by PM Modi
PM Modi advocated for bringing out the potential of the Indian toy industry so that it can have an identity and called this an important part of the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. March 09, 2021 The India Toy Fair 2021 which was held virtually from 27 Feb to 02 March was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri […]