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CoinDCX onboards Anjali Kakkar as VP of corporate communications
Mumbai: CoinDCX, crypto exchange and India’s first crypto unicorn, has announced the appointment of Anjali Kakkar as vice president of corporate communications, bolstering its public outreach and advocacy efforts.
In this new role, she will lead CoinDCX’s strategic efforts to strengthen awareness and education of crypto and blockchain in India and beyond, the crypto exchange platform stated.
In her capacity as corporate communications vice president, Kakkar will lead both the internal as well as external communications charter for CoinDCX, bolstering the company’s communications and public relations in the crypto, blockchain, tech, and innovation sectors.
Prior to joining CoinDCX, Kakkar spearheaded corporate communications across financial services, food and agriculture, telecom and digital marketing services. She was formerly the vice president of communications at HSBC’s Global Finance Centre. She brings with her a wealth of experience from media and analyst relations, employee and leadership communications, to brand management and thought leadership.
“I am thrilled to step into the dynamic digital asset space and bring my learnings and my experience across various industries to further CoinDCX’s communications for internal and external stakeholders,” said Anjali Kakkar on her appointment.
This announcement follows the recent appointment of Mridul Gupta as chief operating officer, who will be focused on accelerating the strategic growth of CoinDCX, while augmenting its product portfolio, marketing, partnerships, and operations. As CoinDCX expands and strengthens its team, the company has strengthened the ranks of its marketing, legal, compliance and policy teams, establishing a strong foundation for further growth and development, it said in a statement.
“Communications is a critical function for CoinDCX—especially with our endeavor to educate the masses about cryptocurrency and its position as a growing asset class in India,” said CoinDCX head of brand, marketing and communications Ramalingam Subramanian. “Anjali will be essential to furthering CoinDCX’s position in the country, building trust with our customers and investors, and reinforcing our commitment to imbue openness and transparency in our marketing and communications efforts.”
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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.
