Trichy: MSME Ministry to Support Domestic Manufacturing of Toys
The development institute of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME-DI) has extended support to the MSMEs associations in Trichy. August 25, 2021 With the aim to encourage the domestic manufacturing of toys, the development institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME-DI) has reached out to the MSMEs associations in Trichy with financial and […]
Noida Set to become a Toy Manufacturing Hub
A total of 134 big toymakers have acquired land at Noida’s Toy Park to set up their factories at the cost of INR 410.13 crore. August 11, 2021 Noida, the industrial town in Gautam Budh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, is set to become a major manufacturing hub of toys in the country. With Noida’s […]
India Needs Technical Regulations to Ensure Toys Meet Global Standards: PHDCCI
India should come out with more quality control orders and technical regulations for different products to check inferior and low-quality imports from China, industry chamber PHDCCI President Sanjay Aggarwal said in a statement. August 03, 2021 There is a need to ensure the manufacturing of quality toys that meet global standards and attract large-scale investments […]
Artisans Seek GI Tag for Ambasamudram Wooden Toys
The Ambasamudram Choppu Saman (wooden toy) makers in Tirunelveli are eyeing the global market and as the initial step, an application has been filed seeking Geographical Indication (GI) tag. August 03, 2021 Ambasamudram Bharani Mara Varna Kadasal Artisans’ Welfare Association has applied for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Ambasamudram Choppu Saamaan (wooden toys). As […]
ISRO Launches Merchandise Programme with Theme-Based T-Shirts, Toys
Customized ISRO-theme-based products propagating achievements and laurels that ISRO brings to the nation will be available, ISRO said. August 02, 2021 The Indian Space Research Organisation has formally launched its theme-based merchandise programme with the selection of the first batch of nine registered ISRO merchandisers. Customized ISRO-theme-based products can play a ”game-changing” role in creating […]
LeapFrog Announces New Collection of Learning Toys
The collection is a range of innovative learning systems designed with curriculum-based content that makes learning fun for young kids. July 15, 2021 LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., a leader in innovative educational toys for children, has announced its new collection of learning toys that introduce curriculum-based content and important foundational skills at an early age. “Whether […]
Mattel Creations Launches Reimagined Collectible Toy-Inspired Art with Launch of First-Ever Hot Wheels NFT Series
Through the Mattel Creations platform, Mattel brands can create limited-edition, specialty items that both celebrate and stretch Mattel’s intellectual property. July 09, 2021 Mattel, Inc. has announced that Mattel Creations, the company’s collaboration, and direct-to-consumer platform, is further evolving its toys as art collection to include a Non-Fungible Token (“NFT”) series from the super-charged Hot […]
Toycathon: PM Modi Urges to be Vocal for Local Toys
Emphasizing the importance of toys, PM Modi has reiterated the focus should be on developing toys and games that represent the Indianness in interesting and interactive ways. June 28, 2021 Urging people to be “vocal for local toys”, PM Shri Narendra Modi said that about 80 percent of the toys were being imported by India […]
Toycathon: Research Bodies and Toy Manufacturers to Make Sustainable Toys
During Toycathon 2021, Textile and Women & Child Development Minister Smt. Smriti Irani urged research bodies and toy manufacturers to work towards developing sustainable toys as envisioned by PM Shri Narendra Modi and support the endeavour of making India a global toy manufacturing hub. June 24, 2021 Union Cabinet Minister for Textiles and Women & […]
Skillmatics Raises Series A funding Led by Sequoia Capital
The capital raised with this investment will be utilized to build an omnichannel retail strategy in the US, hire across various roles, as well as expand product offerings to target newer age groups and enter new product categories. June 23, 2021 Educational toymaker brand Skillmatics plans to double down on its presence in the US […]