Flipkart Signs MoU with Maharashtra’s Industrial Bodies to Promote Home-Grown Toys

Flipkart

The e-commerce company has initiated this proposition in a bid to boost the domestic toy industry, in line with the government’s ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives. February 12, 2021 Flipkart has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation (MSSIDC) and Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries […]

Toys Sector: Government may announce formulation of policy in Budget 2021

pexels photo 1234232

The central government has been making significant efforts in the direction of boosting the domestic manufacturing of toys. January 27, 2020 The government may in the Budget next week announce the formulation of a dedicated policy for the toys sector to boost domestic manufacturing, sources said. They said the policy will help in creating a […]

Mandatory BIS norms for toys aimed at curbing low-quality imports

2 95

The production of quality of toys has been The Quality Control Order issued by the BIS has been come into effect since January 1. January 08, 2020 The government has made BIS quality standards mandatory for toys from January 1 to curb cheaper and low-quality imports, Consumer Affairs Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal said, even as […]

Government launches Toycathon to make India a Global Toy Manufacturing Hub

Eq9j7qWWMAE t 7

The toy hackathon is launched with the aim to promote the indigenous manufacturing of toys. Speaking at the launch of ‘Toycathon 2021’, Union Minister of Education – Dr. Ramesh Pokhariyal contended that 80% of toys in India are imported while the country has the capability to manufacture them. January 06, 2021 In view of Prime […]

Snapdeal Strengthens its STEM and Educational Toys Category

kids toys 1594301061 69a60e18 progressive

The e-commerce marketplace has added 500 new toy sellers and manufacturers, to offer a wide variety and assortment with the addition of 5,000 toys on its platform. December 24, 2020 Snapdeal has added 500 new toy sellers and manufacturers, with the aim to offer a wide assortment with the addition of 5000 toys on its […]

Hamleys launches its toy store on eBay UK

hamleys 1000x607 1

The full range of toys and games by the leading toy retailer will be sold on the online marketplace, reaching 28 million UK customers. December 24, 2020 Hamleys has announced the launch of its first eBay shop, in line with the toy company’s plans to enhance its online presence. With this launch, eBay’s 28 million […]

Amazon India announces ToyathonChallenge2020 to promote innovations and homegrown brands

Toyathon campaign 2

The e-commerce company is seeking to provide a boost to homegrown emerging Indian brands and manufacturers and promote ”Made in India” toys while supporting the government”s mission. December 04, 2020 E-commerce major Amazon India has collaborated with Skillenza to host a ”toy hackathon” that aims to provide a platform for young innovators to design toys […]

Toys Sector: Amazon starts ‘Made In India’ Toy Store amid Govt’s Push For Aatmanirbhar Bharat

bd8ac31c3f682206e9655701f0307a3c 1

The local toymakers and sellers from 15 different states will showcase thousands of unique toys. These diverse toy products are conceptualized and manufactured by homegrown Indian brands like Smartivity, Shumee, Skillmatics, Shifu, Einstein box, etc. November 25, 2020 In line with the Government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, Amazon India has announced the launch of the ‘Made […]