Akshara Srivastava

Ralph Lauren pulls a Prada with Indian craftsmanship, lands in soup

Ralph Lauren faces criticism for a Bandhani-style skirt lacking India credit, reigniting debate on cultural appropriation by global luxury brands

InterGlobe Hotels charts growth path on back of surging demand: JB Singh

InterGlobe Hotels bets on India's travel boom, flags hotel room shortage, plans expansion to 300 properties amid rising domestic demand

Dabur India appoints Herjit S Bhalla as CEO for India business operations

Dabur India has appointed Herjit S Bhalla as CEO for its India business, with the former Hershey executive set to report to Global CEO Mohit Malhotra

Mother Dairy eyes ₹24,000 crore topline in FY27 amid expansion push

Mother Dairy is targeting over 20 per cent revenue growth in FY27 as it expands beyond its core markets, boosts capacity, and strengthens its national presence

Hilton, Olive sign India's first 10 Spark hotels; two to open this year

Partnership targets India's growing mid-market hospitality segment, with plans to open two Spark by Hilton hotels this year across key business and leisure hubs

Nestle India's Q4 net profit rises 27.2% on margin expansion, volume growth

The maker of KitKat reported revenue rising 22.6 per cent to Rs 6,747.8 crore and high double-digit growth, along with its highest-ever domestic sales of Rs 6,445 crore, in its release

In uncertain times, travel platform Thomas Cook launches visa insurance

Thomas Cook India launches visa rejection insurance to protect travellers from non-refundable losses amid evolving global travel uncertainties

Brands chase flyers as new airports open a runway to revenue for retail

Booming air travel and new airports turn terminals into retail hotspots, with brands betting big on premium, high-intent consumers in transit

Marriott debuts Autograph Collection brand in India with Karnal hotel

The global hospitality major debuts its Autograph Collection brand in India with Noormahal in Karnal, marking the launch of its 19th brand and expanding its portfolio in the country

PepsiCo reports steady Q1 growth, flags no impact from West Asia conflict

PepsiCo reports 6 per cent organic growth in global foods business in Q1CY26, driven by markets including India, while CEO says West Asia conflict has not impacted operations

Akshaya Tritiya likely to keep its shine under gold's costly glare

Jewellery retailers expect strong Akshaya Tritiya demand despite high gold prices, supported by festive sentiment, wedding season demand and growing interest in diamond jewellery

Listed hotel companies may add 70,000 keys to sector by FY30: CBRE

India's hospitality sector is set for long-term expansion as strong domestic tourism, rising incomes and premiumisation trends drive hotel chains to add over 70,000 keys by 2030

Soft drink bottlers set for growth; margins under pressure: Crisil

Crisil says soft drink bottlers may see revenue growth return to 15 per cent this financial year, but rising competition and higher crude-linked packaging costs could weigh on margins

Consumer durables' Q4 results may show impact of war, March rainfall

Rising input costs and unseasonal March rains hurt consumer durables demand in Q4FY26, with margin pressures expected to persist despite modest growth outlook

Tamara Leisure targets 50:50 asset-light mix with ₹600 crore investment

Hospitality chain plans balanced asset mix and Rs 600 crore expansion over five years, with focus on scaling midscale brand Lilac amid strong demand in the segment

Hyatt Hotels plans to expand India footprint with 5 new hotels in 2026

Hotel chain plans five new openings in India and explores partnerships and investments, betting on strong domestic demand and rising discretionary spending

AI can help general trade, boost annual revenues up to 20%: BCG research

Study highlights how AI-driven sales planning, execution and backend automation can transform general trade channels and unlock significant revenue growth

Sarovar Hotels taps branded residences, aims over 400 hotels in 5 years

The hospitality player, with over 150 hotels and over 11,000 keys across 87 destinations, has announced 12 signings and six openings in the first quarter of this year

Hilton to open 125 Hampton hotels across India under franchise deal

Hilton signs franchise agreement with Royal Orchid Hotels to launch 125 Hampton hotels across India, strengthening its presence in the midscale hospitality segment

Jewellery could help retail sector post 23% revenue growth in Q4FY26

Strong jewellery demand supports retail growth in Q4FY26, though weak consumption trends weigh on segments like apparel, QSR and lifestyle retailers