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Akshara Srivastava

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, she has a deep interest in uncovering the trends and nuances shaping consumer behaviour across these sectors. She also reports on the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and the FSSAI.

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, she has a deep interest in uncovering the trends and nuances shaping consumer behaviour across these sectors. She also reports on the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and the FSSAI.

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DS Group targets Rs 5,000-cr revenue from confectionery business in 5 years

The maker of Rajnigandha Silver Pearls and Pass Pass plans to continue its focus on Indian ethnic flavours to drive this growth

DS Group targets Rs 5,000-cr revenue from confectionery business in 5 years
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 9:00 PM IST

Indian hospitality sector witnesses 11.4% growth in RevPAR in Q1 2024: JLL

Increase in corporate travel, weddings, and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) demand at the end of FY24 have contributed to this strong performance of the sector

Indian hospitality sector witnesses 11.4% growth in RevPAR in Q1 2024: JLL
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 4:50 PM IST

Tourism's share in global GDP to return to pre-Covid levels this year: WEF

India soars to 39th, sole South Asian nation in top 50: WEF

Tourism's share in global GDP to return to pre-Covid levels this year: WEF
Updated On : 21 May 2024 | 10:14 PM IST

FSSAI finds no traces of ethylene oxide in MDH, Everest spice samples

As many as 28 samples have been cleared by the scientific panel at FSSAI, with no traces of ETO in them, said sources

FSSAI finds no traces of ethylene oxide in MDH, Everest spice samples
Updated On : 21 May 2024 | 10:09 PM IST

Premium TVs to drive growth in segment for LG, expects to grow at 30%

The 55-inch TV category is fast becoming a bigger chunk of the market for the company, recording a growth of 30-35 per cent

Premium TVs to drive growth in segment for LG, expects to grow at 30%
Updated On : 15 May 2024 | 11:37 PM IST

Chennai in wait-and-watch mode: Will CSK paint the town yellow on Saturday?

A lot will depend on the home team playing the finals; the city is preparing in anticipation

Chennai in wait-and-watch mode: Will CSK paint the town yellow on Saturday?
Updated On : 15 May 2024 | 12:05 AM IST

Ikea gets closer to Delhi-NCR, to set up warehouse facility in Gurugram

Spread over 150,000 square feet, the warehouse facility will be able to store over 7,000 products and aid the group's expansion into Delhi-NCR

Ikea gets closer to Delhi-NCR, to set up warehouse facility in Gurugram
Updated On : 14 May 2024 | 10:46 PM IST

Varun Beverages Q4 results: Net profit rises 25.2% to Rs 537.3 crore

PepsiCo's bottling partner focuses on reducing sugar content in beverages

Varun Beverages Q4 results: Net profit rises 25.2% to Rs 537.3 crore
Updated On : 13 May 2024 | 8:30 PM IST

Luxury hospitality giant Oberoi Group launches residential suites in Mumbai

Designed by Architectural Discipline, the new suites combine residential ambience with contemporary aesthetics

Luxury hospitality giant Oberoi Group launches residential suites in Mumbai
Updated On : 10 May 2024 | 11:33 PM IST

'If spice makers found guilty, govt will not hesitate to cancel licence'

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which has 237 testing labs, has collected over 1,500 spice samples from around the country

'If spice makers found guilty, govt will not hesitate to cancel licence'
Updated On : 10 May 2024 | 10:34 PM IST

Goa top summer destination; Puri, Varanasi lead in pilgrims: MakeMyTrip

Among international destinations, while Dubai remains the top choice, Baku in Azerbaijan, Almaty in Kazakhstan, and Nagoya in Japan are recording the highest growth in searches

Goa top summer destination; Puri, Varanasi lead in pilgrims: MakeMyTrip
Updated On : 08 May 2024 | 11:30 PM IST

After 5 quarters, rural FMCG consumption outpaces urban: NIQ report

While there is a consumption slowdown in urban markets and modern trade channels, rural markets and traditional trade registered an uptick, said NIQ

After 5 quarters, rural FMCG consumption outpaces urban: NIQ report
Updated On : 07 May 2024 | 11:54 PM IST

What is brewing: How the aroma of coffee is wafting across India

Homegrown specialty coffee brands are raising funds to expand their footprint. Not just coffee, but also related accessories are now finding a place in the homes of coffee aficionados

What is brewing: How the aroma of coffee is wafting across India
Updated On : 07 May 2024 | 11:35 PM IST

FMCG companies move fast on volume growth while rural beats urban

FMCG companies are also looking at increasing advertising spends in order to grow their brands

FMCG companies move fast on volume growth while rural beats urban
Updated On : 07 May 2024 | 11:34 PM IST

New plastic management rules will impact FMCG companies: Analysts

India is the third-largest plastic producer globally. While these new norms will put India ahead in the global league, they will also impact packaging costs for consumer companies

New plastic management rules will impact FMCG companies: Analysts
Updated On : 06 May 2024 | 7:54 PM IST

Spice controversy: Norms for pesticide residue stringent, says govt

In India, pesticides are regulated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare through the Central Insecticide Board and Registration Committee (CIB & RC)

Spice controversy: Norms for pesticide residue stringent, says govt
Updated On : 05 May 2024 | 9:49 PM IST

Dabur Q4 results: Profit up 16% at Rs 349.5 cr, rural business beats urban

The maker of Real fruit juices and Hajmola candy saw its rural business outpacing urban in the last quarter on the back of a growing distribution system in the rural areas

Dabur Q4 results: Profit up 16% at Rs 349.5 cr, rural business beats urban
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 11:38 PM IST

Not so sweet anymore: How India's relationship with sugar is turning sour

With rising incomes, education, and health awareness in India, especially in the big cities, droves of people are saying no to sugar

Not so sweet anymore: How India's relationship with sugar is turning sour
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 12:16 AM IST

Govt committee submits report on banned spice issue, decision pending

The govt is launching an initiative to ensure India's exports meet importing countries' tolerance limits

Govt committee submits report on banned spice issue, decision pending
Updated On : 30 Apr 2024 | 9:29 PM IST

Global beverage major Coca-Cola bullish on India; sees strong year ahead

The Atlanta-based fizzy drink major said that unit case volumes for the entire quarter grew 1 per cent

Global beverage major Coca-Cola bullish on India; sees strong year ahead
Updated On : 30 Apr 2024 | 8:06 PM IST