New Delhi, July 5 -- India's toy industry, once heavily reliant on imports, now exports to 153 countries, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said at the 16th Toy Biz International B2B Expo 2025 in New Delhi.

He highlighted the role of the Quality Control Order (QCO) in turning India into a quality-conscious economy, enabling local manufacturers to meet global benchmarks.

India's vast population of 1.4 billion offers a strong domestic base, Goyal said, providing toy makers with the scale necessary to achieve cost efficiency and global competitiveness.

The domestic market, he added, serves as both a support system and a springboard for international expansion.

To further enhance India's global presence, the Minister empha...