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  • Funskool plays it smart this festive season

    Funskool plays it smart this festive season

    MUMBAI: Funskool India is turning up the cheer this season with ten brand-new toys and games designed to delight every age, from toddlers stacking cars to families chasing wins on the board.

    The home-grown toymaker’s latest lineup brings together some of its most loved in-house brands: Giggles, Handycrafts, and Fundough, alongside licensed international favourites from Molto, Spain. Each promises a dash of creativity, colour and festive fun.

    For the littlest hands, Giggles rolls out my first vehicle gift set, a 4-in-1 pack featuring stack-a-car, dump truck, aeroplane and caterpals, and my first playtime gift set, complete with a slide tower, shape-sorting gear box and baby action ball.

    Older kids can try their hand at the refreshed sequence classic, the timeless game of luck and logic, perfect for family nights that stretch into laughter-filled marathons.

    The crafty bunch haven’t been forgotten either. The Handycrafts diya décor kit and Fundough’s super activity kit promise to keep little fingers busy while fuelling imagination and fine motor skills.

    Adding an international flair, Molto’s colourful trucks: fire, dumper, garbage and police, come with nifty tiltable and flip-up features, tailor-made for adventure seekers aged 18 months and up.

    “Toys and games bring joy and boost imagination,” said Funskool India CEO K.A. Shabir. “This festive season, we hope to help build a generation of creative young minds who will shape India’s future.”

    With prices ranging from Rs 165 to Rs 1,549, the new toys are already lighting up store shelves, just in time to make every child’s festive wish come true.
     

  • Toy story triumph: Funskool wins top honour for export excellence

    Toy story triumph: Funskool wins top honour for export excellence

    MUMBAI: Playtime just turned into prize time. Funskool India, the country’s biggest toymaker, has clinched the coveted platinum award from the Sports goods & toys export promotion council (SGEPC) for outstanding export performance in 2024–25.

    The award, highest in its category, was presented to, Funskool India Ltd., CEO, K A Shabir at a ceremony in New Delhi attended by union minister of youth affairs and sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya.

    Celebrating the win, Shabir said, “We are truly honoured to receive this recognition. It reflects our team’s relentless focus on quality, innovation, and excellence. At Funskool, we have always believed in showcasing India’s toy-making capabilities to the world, and this award reaffirms our mission to make India a global hub for toy manufacturing.”

    Founded in 1987 and backed by the MRF Group, Funskool has been a pioneer in introducing safe, high-quality toys to Indian households, while also exporting a vast range of products worldwide. With state-of-the-art facilities in Goa and Ranipet, the company continues to raise the bar for India’s toy industry.

    For parents and children alike, Funskool’s success means more than just play, it’s proof that Indian toys are winning hearts and markets across the globe. After all, when it comes to fun, this homegrown brand knows how to play to win.

  • Funskool plays it smart, crosses Rs 300 crore turnover with 20 per cent export boost and desi brand wins

    Funskool plays it smart, crosses Rs 300 crore turnover with 20 per cent export boost and desi brand wins

    MUMBAI: India’s homegrown toy titan Funskool just levelled up in a big way. For FY 2024–25, the company clocked a turnover exceeding Rs 300 crore—powered by a potent mix of desi hits and global play.

    Recording over 20 per cent year-on-year growth, the brand credited its performance to a sharpened export strategy and deepening alliances with global toy majors. Exports alone surged by nearly 30 per cent, solidifying Funskool’s role as a serious player in the global toy trade.

    “We are moving in the right direction. With an impressive growth trajectory, Funskool continues to play a vital role in advancing the ‘Make in India’ initiative,” said Funskool India Ltd CEO K.A. Shabir. “We are focused on deepening our partnerships with global toy brands and further positioning ourselves as a quality toy manufacturer in the international supply chain.”

    Currently, Funskool contributes close to 20 per cent of India’s total toy exports. Its outbound shipments to the United States now account for around 40 per cent of that volume, giving the brand a strong foothold in one of the world’s largest toy markets.

    The company’s ambitions don’t end there. For the ongoing fiscal, Funskool has set its sights on USD 40–45 million in revenue, driven by capacity expansions and the global tilt toward Indian manufacturing. The firm recently doubled output at its Ranipet facility and is now planning further upgrades at both Ranipet and Goa plants.

    On the home front, the company has steadily built out its portfolio of Indian brands—including Giggles, Fundough, Handycrafts, Play&Learn, and its growing lineup of board and card games—cementing its reputation as a market leader.

    With exports scaling and domestic love holding firm, Funskool’s FY25 performance proves that playtime pays off.