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Why China’s Gen Z are choosing to parent stuffed toys over real babies |

Imagine celebrating your “baby’s” birthday at a fancy hotpot restaurant, dressing them in designer outfits, and taking them for sunbathing strolls. Sounds wild? In China, young Gen Z women are living this dream with cotton dolls—life-sized stuffed toys they’re raising as their own kids. No diapers, no sleepless nights, just pure nurturing joy. According to…

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Valentine’s Day boom brings cheers for Q-comm brands: More shopping for jewellery, greeting cards, and plush toys

Valentine’s day is here and people are rushing to shower their loved ones with gifts. February 14 is emerging as a big sales opportunity for quick commerce firms and digital-first brands, as people are shopping for fashion, jewellery, beauty, personal care and sexual wellness products. To tap into the momentum, platforms such as Zepto, Blinkit…

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Jewellery, rugs & toys power growth! India’s creative goods exports rise in FY26; UAE emerges top market

India’s exports of creative goods rose in the first seven months of FY26, driven by strong demand for fashion accessories, jewellery, carpets and toys, with the UAE emerging as the largest destination, according to an ET analysis.The exports of creative goods increased 7.3% year-on-year to $12.5 billion during April–October FY26, up from $11.7 billion in…

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11 years of Make in India! From toys to smartphones and world-class trains- top points to know

Policies such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme have attracted investments worth Rs 1.76 lakh crore, with cumulative production reaching Rs 16.5 lakh crore. Under these initiatives, India has successfully transitioned from import dependence to global leadership in sectors like electronics, pharmaceuticals, defence, and automobiles. (Image credits: AI) Source link

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