Hamleys Franchising Ltd is facing a voluntary strike-off from the UK company register, with a notice issued on October 27, 2026. Unless someone objects within two months, the company will be dissolved. The unit reported a turnover of ₹56.08 crore in 2025, making a minimal financial contribution to its parent company, Reliance Industries.
What happened
Hamleys Franchising Ltd, owned by Reliance Industries, faces voluntary strike-off and dissolution from the UK company register.
Why it matters
Even though this UK arm contributes minimally to Reliance Industries' massive revenue, it brings questions about the global operations of the iconic toy brand into focus. If you love shopping at Hamleys or follow Reliance's retail expansion, it's worth keeping an eye on how this affects their international footprint.
Impact
The company will be officially dissolved from the UK register within two months unless objections are raised, though Indian retail operations of Hamleys are expected to remain unaffected.
Hamleys Franchising Ltd is facing a voluntary strike-off from the UK company register. The UK Registrar of Companies issued a notice regarding this development on October 27, 2026. Unless objections are raised within two months, the company will be dissolved. In 2025, Hamleys Franchising reported a turnover of Rs 56.08 crore, contributing minimally to Reliance Industries.
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