The story
Gautam Buddh Nagar makes and exports festive, carnival and party articles, and a toy park has been developed in the Yamuna Expressway area to draw toy makers. National quality-control orders on toys and import curbs have opened room for Indian makers.
In numbers
Gautam Buddha Nagar was the most significant district in exports of HSN 9505 (articles for festivals, carnivals and entertainment), with USD 43.10 million worth of exports in 2021-22.
DGCI&S Kolkata: A Brief Report on India's Exports of Toys, Games and Sports Requisites · 2025Around 100 industrialists acquired land at Noida's Toy Park.
DGCI&S Kolkata: A Brief Report on India's Exports of Toys, Games and Sports Requisites · 2025
Ways in for a newcomer
- Toy and festive-decor manufacturing for brands
- Moulds, printing and packaging for toy makers
- Toy testing for BIS certification
- Online sales of Indian-made toys and decor
Problems the cluster faces
- Mandatory BIS certification costs
- Competition from Chinese toys and decor
- Seasonal demand around festivals
- Design skills gap
Businesses to start here
Plastic Moulded Toys →Soft Toys Making →Remote-Controlled LED Toy Car Assembly →Wooden Toy Making (Lacquer Turned Toys) →