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Topic: Toys

Why YEIDA’s Toy Park is struggling to take off despite UP govt push and strategic location

As many as 140 allotments have been made and 84 lease deeds have been executed for toy factories so far. Under YEIDA guidelines, land is allotted on a lease basis for 90 years.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

Blocks, puzzles, puppets — Modi govt releases policy paper on toy-based learning for school kids

Designed to help school kids aged 3 to 18 years understand basic concepts of science and math, and develop sensory and motor skills, the proposal is in accordance with NEP 2020.

Jingle, articles, TV shows — Modi govt’s big plan to publicise 1st toy fair for local industry

Multimedia campaign will include new jingle, articles in newspapers, interviews & discussions on state-owned broadcasters. Private FM channels will be engaged too.

Modi lauds toy hub Channapatna, but more than China this town is upset with rival at home

Amid struggles due to lockdown and influx of Chinese toys, Channapatna artisans were expecting support. But the decision to set up a toy cluster elsewhere has angered them.

Bring home dogs of Indian breed, create Indian games for computers — PM Modi on Mann ki Baat

In his monthly radio address Mann ki Baat, PM Modi urged startups in India to make toys for the world, and entrepreneurs to develop Indian games for computers & mobiles.

Toys and games, deemed an essential service, are the new favourites for investors

Shares of the five global toy-and-game manufacturers have gained 31% since mid-March, beating 68 major industries for the first time since 2007.

India’s oldest toy store is a lens to view Delhi’s history

In the week before Christmas, Ram Chander & Sons in New Delhi's Connaught Place is the go-to for those who like their shopping old-school.

Global toymaker Hasbro to move production from China to India & Vietnam

Hasbro plans to expand production outside of China in favour of new plants in India and Vietnam.

Mukesh Ambani buys iconic British toy store chain Hamleys

The Hamleys acquisition is the latest in a string of purchases in Ambani’s push into consumer business & will add heft in battle with Amazon & Walmart.

On Camera

The Bengal voter is silent. Is it fear or quiet determination?

The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.