EBG Group launches Adhira & Appa Toys, targets 50+ stores by 2027

EBG Group is investing over ₹50 crore to launch Made-in-India toy and lifestyle brand Adhira & Appa Toys. The retailer plans its first Hyderabad store by end-2026, followed by 50-plus stores across India by 2027, backed by omnichannel and experiential formats.

— Source publishedWed, 16 Sept, 2026, 11:30 IST·First seen Wed, 16 Sept, 2026, 11:31 IST·Source IndianWeb2

What happened

EBG Group is launching Made-in-India toy and lifestyle brand Adhira & Appa Toys, investing over ₹50 crore. It plans a Hyderabad debut by end-2026 and 50-plus

Key facts

  • ₹50 crore investment
  • First store planned in Hyderabad by end-2026
  • 1,335 products at launch
  • More than 50 stores planned across Indian cities by 2027
  • 50+ existing Adhira & Appa cafés

What changed

EBG Group is launching Made-in-India toy and lifestyle brand Adhira & Appa Toys, investing over ₹50 crore. It plans a Hyderabad debut by end-2026 and 50-plus stores by 2027, using experiential formats, omnichannel retail and Indian sourcing including Rajkot-based Aditi Toys.

Why this matters

Adhira & Appa Toys raises the competitive bar in India’s toy category with a ₹50 crore, experience-led omnichannel rollout that could accelerate demand for differentiated store formats and local sourcing.

What to watch

  • Confirmation of the Hyderabad store opening by end-2026, including location, store size, and format.
  • Disclosure of whether the ₹50 crore investment covers rollout capital, inventory, manufacturing, marketing, or technology.
  • Evidence of proprietary IP, exclusive licenses, or a differentiated product portfolio that can sustain gross margins.
  • Store rollout cadence after the first opening; more than 8-10 signed locations within the following year would support the 50-plus-store target.
  • E-commerce launch timing, marketplace availability, delivery reach, and omnichannel services such as click-and-collect.