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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.
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.
The global airport automation market size is projected to surge to $85.12 billion by 2033 from $5.05 billion currently
Audio and imaging will be the two big drivers of growth for the company's revenue goals, he said. He added that the company is also working to create demand in the imaging segment
Online travel agency was to acquire a 30% stake in healthcare company for medical tourism foray
The Dharampal Satyapal (DS) group, which distributes the brand through 35 lakh distributors, now plans to expand the brand into new formats to increase the brand's penetration
FMCG market stabilising now, Narayanan tells shareholders during company's AGM
The next wave of travellers is increasingly coming from emerging markets like China, India, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam, outpacing traditional tourism heavyweights like the US, UK, and Germany
Sports events like Wimbledon and Formula 1 are driving a sharp rise in international visa searches as fans build entire travel plans around global sporting fixtures
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon says the firm's sourcing from India is expanding beyond limited categories as it doubles down on MSME empowerment and digital growth
NRAI hails Delhi government's decision to scrap the police eating house licence for eateries, calling it a major step in simplifying business for F&B operators
Colgate-Palmolive plans to introduce global home and personal care brands in India as it focuses on premiumisation and rural growth to boost market share
Long weekends, hybrid work flexibility driving this shift
Morgenshtern noted that India is not only the company's top market for growing it's tech workforce but also one of the only three countries where it advertises
This comes as channels like quick commerce gain ground, becoming growth drivers for packaged foods companies
Titan aims to double sales to 15 lakh bags in FY26 under IRTH and Fastrack, supported by rising demand, new leather ranges, online partnerships, and retail expansion
Revenue growth may be 6-8% after 3 years of double-digit rise
Improving economic indicators yet to impact consumption, says market researcher
Based on the audits, the platforms have also been encouraged to give self-declarations that their platform is not indulging in any dark pattern
Hilton signs Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Hotels property in Aerocity with DIAL, aiming to boost its India footprint with luxury and flagship brands in the capital
Hotels planned in UK, Western Asian countries and African continent
"The concept of cross-ventilation is vanishing in new buildings, but wisdom is in recognising what works where & why"