Akshara Srivastava

Akshara Srivastava

Akshara Srivastava tracks the Indian consumption story at Business Standard. From fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) to offline retail and luxury, along with hospitality and travel, Akshara has a deep interest in uncovering the trends and nuances shaping consumer behaviour across these sectors. She also writes about the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and FSSAI.

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FSSAI steps up checks on nitrofurans in eggs, dairy adulteration drive

FSSAI has asked states to alert eateries against using adulterated paneer and khoya and has begun collecting egg samples for nitrofuran-linked AOZ tests after claims on Eggoz eggs

Updated On: 17 Dec 2025 | 6:03 PM IST

Oberoi to open 25-key luxury resort at Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling

One of the world's oldest and most storied tea estates, Makaibari was established in 1859 and is celebrated for its dramatic Himalayan vistas, lush primary forests, and rare biodiversity

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 12:34 AM IST

Buoyed by GST rejig, AC companies line up launches for summer sales

Old inventory in the channel is also moving fast, as consumers hope to lock in prices before the new BEE ratings set in

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 11:10 PM IST

Haier targets ₹14,500 crore topline in 2026, plans ₹3,500 crore expansion

Aims for 38% growth driven by ACs and TVs; to expand manufacturing capacity to 4 million units by 2027, creating 12,000 jobs

Updated On: 13 Dec 2025 | 12:56 AM IST

IndiGo crisis: Flight cuts likely to disrupt December hotel bookings

Chains hope for revival as stabilisation measures kick in

Updated On: 13 Dec 2025 | 12:23 AM IST

IndiGo crisis: Travel operators ramp up capacities for faster refunds

Travel operators ramp up human and tech support to manage soaring refund and rescheduling requests as IndiGo flight cancellations disrupt peak holiday travel

Updated On: 11 Dec 2025 | 6:47 PM IST

India a very vibrant market, have to think like startup: Nestle India CMD

By the end of the year, we will digitise entirely from supply planning to distribution, says Manish Tiwary, chairman and managing director, Nestle India

Updated On: 10 Dec 2025 | 8:29 PM IST

IndiGo fallout: Year-end plans in limbo as travellers opt for staycations

Holiday plans shift as cancellations spur 20-40% rise in queries for road-accessible destinations; Goa, Kerala bookings see dip

Updated On: 09 Dec 2025 | 10:12 PM IST

NRAI to step up fire safety advisories after Goa nightclub blaze

NRAI says it will ramp up fire safety advisories and set up a task force to help members plug compliance gaps, after a nightclub fire in Goa's Arpora killed 25 people

Updated On: 08 Dec 2025 | 10:32 PM IST

Patanjali Ayurved signs MoU with Russian govt to promote health & wellness

One of the primary objectives of the MoU is to expand Patanjali's wellness services in Russia

Updated On: 06 Dec 2025 | 7:08 PM IST

IndiGo crisis sends fares spiralling, Delhi routes cross ₹1 lakh threshold

Stranded flyers face brunt of IndiGo turmoil: Following flight cancellations, airfares of Air India, Akasa, Spicejet rise exponentially, dealing a double blow

Updated On: 05 Dec 2025 | 11:03 PM IST

Inside India's new wedding wonderland: Couples reinvent the big day

From wine-reading stations to Interstellar sangeets, couples are reimagining their big day to make it personalised, immersive

Updated On: 05 Dec 2025 | 10:23 PM IST

Consumer durable firms set to hike product prices as rupee slides

Consumer electronics firms expect to raise prices by up to 10% as the rupee weakens and input costs rise, while food companies watch the currency closely before adjusting prices

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 11:08 PM IST

Retail sector pushes for 'one nation, one retail' policy, simpler norms

Retailers at IndiaEdge 2025 urged a unified national retail policy, single-window digital clearances and fewer overlapping licences to ease compliance and support sectoral growth

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 8:58 PM IST

Winter is calling: Indian travellers chase the chill to ring in New Year

Demand for bus and flight routes to Srinagar, Dehradun, Manali up on-year amid rising air and hotel fares for beach destinations

Updated On: 02 Dec 2025 | 10:47 PM IST

Pernod Ricard India expects double-digit growth, backed by new launches

Pernod Ricard India expects low double-digit growth over the next five years, supported by the Imperial Blue divestment and new launches such as Seagram's Xclamat!on, CEO Jean Touboul said

Updated On: 02 Dec 2025 | 9:18 PM IST

Foreign tourist arrivals on the rise but shy of 2019 peak as season begins

Winter travel will test India's return to the global travel map

Updated On: 30 Nov 2025 | 11:03 PM IST

Retailers expect double-digit growth as Black Friday sales go live

Retailers expect double-digit growth as Black Friday deals boost footfalls and sales, with malls extending hours and brands offering major discounts across fashion, beauty and lifestyle categories

Updated On: 28 Nov 2025 | 11:18 PM IST

Govt 'actively considering' infra status for hotels: Tourism minister

Tourism Ministry seeks increased budget for conservation activities and promotion of museums

Updated On: 28 Nov 2025 | 10:26 PM IST

Offline, ecom, qcom platforms see surge in N95 mask, air-purifier sales

Toxic air levels across northern India pushing consumers to stock up on these items

Updated On: 28 Nov 2025 | 12:09 AM IST