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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.
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
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
Old inventory in the channel is also moving fast, as consumers hope to lock in prices before the new BEE ratings set in
Aims for 38% growth driven by ACs and TVs; to expand manufacturing capacity to 4 million units by 2027, creating 12,000 jobs
Chains hope for revival as stabilisation measures kick in
Travel operators ramp up human and tech support to manage soaring refund and rescheduling requests as IndiGo flight cancellations disrupt peak holiday travel
By the end of the year, we will digitise entirely from supply planning to distribution, says Manish Tiwary, chairman and managing director, Nestle India
Holiday plans shift as cancellations spur 20-40% rise in queries for road-accessible destinations; Goa, Kerala bookings see dip
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
One of the primary objectives of the MoU is to expand Patanjali's wellness services in Russia
Stranded flyers face brunt of IndiGo turmoil: Following flight cancellations, airfares of Air India, Akasa, Spicejet rise exponentially, dealing a double blow
From wine-reading stations to Interstellar sangeets, couples are reimagining their big day to make it personalised, immersive
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
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
Demand for bus and flight routes to Srinagar, Dehradun, Manali up on-year amid rising air and hotel fares for beach destinations
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
Winter travel will test India's return to the global travel map
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
Tourism Ministry seeks increased budget for conservation activities and promotion of museums
Toxic air levels across northern India pushing consumers to stock up on these items