Funskool to Manufacture Chhota Bheem toys in India
“We are excited to add Chhota Bheem to our well-established manufacturing and distribution capabilities”, says Mr. R Jeswant, CEO, Funskool India. July 22, 2022 Funskool India Ltd. has won the license to manufacture and distribute the popular action figure Chhota Bheem which also includes seven other characters from the popular animated TV series. The […]
Funskool Wins Exclusive Manufacturing and Distribution Rights from Goliath Games for ‘Sequence’ in India
“We believe this partnership will have a significant role in providing a unique synergy of strengths to build the brands further,” said Mr. R Jeswant, CEO of Funskool India. May 2, 2022 Funskool India has acquired the rights from Goliath Games to manufacture and distribute their board game ‘Sequence’ in India. Netherlands-headquartered Goliath Games was […]
Funskool India Launches 15 New Products
The festive collection from the MRF Group-promoted toymaker has a plethora of options in various categories. October 16, 2021 Funskool India Ltd has launched 15 new products for the festive season. Conceptualised, ideated, and designed by the in-house toy developers, the new products include – games, puzzles, role-play toys, and DIY kits. The range from […]
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 […]
Funskool India awarded for outstanding performance in Export of Sports Goods and Toys
Promoted by MRF Group, the toy company has been recognized for achieving the second-highest export of sports goods and toys by the Sports Goods Export Promotion Council (SGEPC) during the year 2019-20. January 29, 2021 Funskool India Ltd. has been awarded the Platinum Award for outstanding performance in the export of Sports Goods & Toys […]
Funskool become first toy manufacturer to get BIS certification
The toymaking company’s plant in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu is the very first toy manufacturing unit from South India to get the BIS accreditation for non-electric toys. October 12, 2020 MRF Group’s Funskool India has become the first Indian toy manufacturer to get certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards for Safety for electric toys, ahead […]
The Renaissance of Wooden Toys with Funskool’s Giggles
The new range of educational wooden toys by the GIGGLES brand is educational as they can be used in teaching interesting concepts to toddlers in a fun and frolic way. June 18, 2020 Funskool India Ltd., has developed and launched an exclusive educational wooden range of toys under their infants and pre-school brand, […]
R Jeswant is the new CEO of Funskool India
Preceding to this role, he held the position of Senior VP – Sales and Marketing and has been associated with Funskool India for 20 years. June 16, 2020 Funskool has recently appointed R Jeswant as the CEO as subsequent to the retirement of John Baby, who was at the helm of the company since 2006. […]
Funskool- At the forefront of revolution in the Indian toy sector
Funskool is a definitive leader in the toy industry. The toy company has truly revolutionized the Indian toy sector and is quickly ramping up its manufacturing capacity, expanding the product range and its market footprint. The three decade old brand has become synonymous with branded toys for Indian kids which has time and again reinvented […]
Softbank invests USD 400M in Indian baby products retailer FirstCry
The Pune-based omnichannel retailer has more than 400 stores in the country and is consistently expanding its both-online as well as physical presence. February 19, 2020 SoftBank, the Japan conglomerate is going to invest USD 300 million (Rs 2,120 crores) in the baby care and mother care products omnichannel retail company. The Japanese conglomerate will […]