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MakeMyTrip becomes official travel partner for ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’
MUMBAI: Travel company MakeMyTrip has announced its role as the official travel partner of the upcoming Bollywood movie ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani‘ The launch occasion witnessed the release of a ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani‘ -centric TVC which highlights the convenience and benefits of online hotel-booking with MakeMyTrip. The TVC will start airing later in this month while the movie is releasing on 31 May.
MakeMyTrip.com CEO and founder Deep Kalra said, “We are very excited to come on board as the official travel partner of ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani‘, the most-awaited movie of the year. The movie is a perfect fitment for us as it celebrates travel, fun and friendships. MakeMyTrip is known for making all aspects of Travel easy and fun. Our new product – Last Minute Hotel Deals – offers the convenience of great deals for same-day check-ins to impulse-travelers like Bunny, the character played by Ranbir in the movie. We are confident that our new Online Hotel deals will encourage more customers to book hotels online and on mobile.”
The new TVC looks to further build on MakeMyTrip‘s brand promise of ‘Hotels Unlimited‘ by showcasing the convenience and value-proposition of ‘widest range of Hotels with Best deals‘. MakeMyTrip also launched its new product Last Minute Hotel Deals targeting both impulse and business travellers. Under these deals, top Hotels and branded properties provide discounted inventory (at least 30% discount) for last-minute bookings on MakeMyTrip.
Last-Minute Hotel Deals will be displayed as the first five hotels in the search results for same-day check-in on the MakeMyTrip site and mobile. Travellers on the move can access these deals through MakeMyTrip Mobile apps and on the mobile touch-site.
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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.
