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Orris Infrastructure awards creative duties to Yang Communication
MUMBAI: Starting the year on a winning note, Yang Communication, the agency from the house of Saints and Warriors, has bagged the creative duties of Orris Infrastructure following a multi-agency pitch.
The incumbent agency on the account is Percept/H.
The size of the business is estimated to be Rs 150 million.
Yang managing partner Sanjay Sharma said, “Orris has been very aggressive in the hospitality sector and wants to expand its presence in other infrastructure areas. This will be a very challenging assignment for us.”
Anil Verma, managing partner Yang remarks, “This will be a creative lead business since communication in this sector looks similar. The client liked the breakthrough work that we presented during the pitch.”
Recently, the agency has won the creative duties of the life insurance brand DLF Pramerica, a joint venture between DLF and Prudential International Insurance Holdings Ltd (PIIH), a fully-owned subsidiary of Prudential Financial Inc.
Orris Infrastructure was founded by Vijay Gupta in 2008 and has expanded its services from being a real estate player to other sectors such as energy, hospitality, golf and education.
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Funskool India crosses US$40 million turnover in FY 2025-26
Toy manufacturer posts steady growth despite global headwinds.
MUMBAI: Funskool India has played its cards well turning challenges into steady growth while keeping the fun alive in the toy business. The country’s leading toy manufacturer has reported a turnover of $40 million in FY 2025-26, demonstrating resilience in a difficult global environment. The company recorded an average growth of 14 per cent over the past two years, with exports growing at a healthy 19% year-on-year.
While domestic business grew at a modest single-digit pace, Funskool saw encouraging traction in key categories such as Fundough (dough) and Handycrafts (arts & crafts).
Funskool India Ltd. CEO K.A. Shabir said, “We successfully navigated the challenges posed by US tariffs last year and continued to grow both our export and domestic businesses. Given the ongoing geopolitical situation in West Asia, we are currently working with a moderate growth outlook of 12–15 per cent, with plans to revisit our targets after Q1 once the situation stabilises.”
He highlighted strengthened partnerships with global companies including Spin Master (Canada), Moose Toys (Australia), Melissa & Doug (USA), Asmodee (France), Learning Resources (USA), and Buffalo Games (USA). The expansion of the company’s Goa plant is progressing and is expected to be completed by the end of the current financial year.
Looking ahead, Funskool expects a significant shift in domestic growth momentum for FY 2026-27, driven by new categories such as friction vehicles under the brand “BlazeTrix”, remote-control cars under “VoltRush”, and the addition of popular licences like Paw Patrol.
In an industry where playtime never stops, Funskool has shown that even in turbulent times, a smart strategy and strong partnerships can keep the business ticking along nicely. As it gears up for the next financial year, the company appears well-positioned to build on its solid foundation and bring even more joy to children worldwide.
