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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, 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.

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Global furniture major Ikea eyes next round of funding for India play

Expands in North India with central distribution centre in Delhi-NCR

Global furniture major Ikea eyes next round of funding for India play
Updated On : 27 Feb 2025 | 10:49 PM IST

Summer deals: Ice-cream, beverage makers hot on boosting capacity

Lahori Zeera maker introduces 4 new products, more in pipeline

Summer deals: Ice-cream, beverage makers hot on boosting capacity
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 12:04 AM IST

ICC Men's Champions Trophy: Restaurants, pubs pad up for India-Pak match

The frenzy surrounding the clash has also sent airfares soaring, as last-minute travellers scramble for flights

ICC Men's Champions Trophy: Restaurants, pubs pad up for India-Pak match
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 11:32 PM IST

Hilton unpacks growth plans with 75 Hampton brand hotels in India

Global hospitality major signs strategic licensing agreement with NILE Hospitality

Hilton unpacks growth plans with 75 Hampton brand hotels in India
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 7:30 AM IST

Valentine's Day: From flowers to diamonds, biz owners expect sales to soar

Jewellery giant Tanishq, from the house of Tata, will launch the Soulmates collection - a set of natural diamond engagement rings - on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day: From flowers to diamonds, biz owners expect sales to soar
Updated On : 13 Feb 2025 | 12:08 AM IST

Maaza becomes Coca Cola's 3rd Indian brand to step into billion-dollar club

Company gains $303 million from refranchising bottling ops in India in 2024

Maaza becomes Coca Cola's 3rd Indian brand to step into billion-dollar club
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 6:10 PM IST
Oberoi parent EIH not to go ahead with Rs 254 crore Pune investment
Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 10:55 PM IST

Minimalist maximalist Sabyasachi Mukherjee on wedding couture's evolution

From the colour red and his first bridal lehenga to how the narrative around wedding couture has changed, Sabyasachi Mukherjee takes Akshara Srivastava through his creative journey

Minimalist maximalist Sabyasachi Mukherjee on wedding couture's evolution
Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 6:01 AM IST

Chalet Hotels to acquire Westin Resort & Spa, Rishikesh for Rs 530 crore

The company will acquire a 100 per cent stake in Mahananda Spa and Resorts, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mankind Pharma Limited

Chalet Hotels to acquire Westin Resort & Spa, Rishikesh for Rs 530 crore
Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 8:23 PM IST

30% total sales from online delivery, says Ikea India CEO Pulverer

The company has already piloted same-day deliveries in the Hyderabad market, and is planning to launch it in other markets it operates in

30% total sales from online delivery, says Ikea India CEO Pulverer
Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 7:45 PM IST

Swiss luxury watchmaker Rado eyes double-digit growth in India this year

India became the brand's largest market in 2023 as exports to China declined due to the slowdown

Swiss luxury watchmaker Rado eyes double-digit growth in India this year
Updated On : 07 Feb 2025 | 11:35 PM IST

ITC Q3 results: Net profit drops 7.5% to Rs 4,935 crore, revenue rises 8%

Early signs of recovery in urban demand, says ITC

ITC Q3 results: Net profit drops 7.5% to Rs 4,935 crore, revenue rises 8%
Updated On : 06 Feb 2025 | 11:58 PM IST

FMCG sector grew 10.6% in December quarter, says NielsenIQ India

In the same period last year, the sector recorded a growth of 6.5 per cent. It witnessed a growth of 5.6 per cent in the September quarter this year, up from 3.5 per cent in the June quarter

FMCG sector grew 10.6% in December quarter, says NielsenIQ India
Updated On : 06 Feb 2025 | 11:46 PM IST

India presents Rs 7,500 cr premiumisation opportunity for Nestle: CMD

Hopes tax benefits in Budget 2025 will spur consumption, sales

India presents Rs 7,500 cr premiumisation opportunity for Nestle: CMD
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 11:21 PM IST

PepsiCo records double-digit organic revenue growth in India in 2024

India posted a double-digit volume growth in both the convenient foods category and the beverages category

PepsiCo records double-digit organic revenue growth in India in 2024
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 10:47 PM IST

Allied Blenders plans three luxury brands for larger market share

The company also announced its acquisition of a 51 per cent stake in Good Barrel distillery, which produced Rock Paper rum, thus foraying into a new category

Allied Blenders plans three luxury brands for larger market share
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 10:41 PM IST

Hospitality sector gets a boost in Budget with tourism-focused measures

Experts say domestic, international, spiritual and medical tourism set to receive a significant boost

Hospitality sector gets a boost in Budget with tourism-focused measures
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 1:06 AM IST

Budget 2025: Govt to develop top 50 tourist spots, streamline e-visas

The land for building key infrastructure in these destinations will be provided by states

Budget 2025: Govt to develop top 50 tourist spots, streamline e-visas
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 1:00 AM IST

Budget 2025 to develop 50 tourist places, give Mudra loans to homestays

'Special focus' on destinations related to the life and teachings of Lord Buddha

Budget 2025 to develop 50 tourist places, give Mudra loans to homestays
Updated On : 01 Feb 2025 | 11:25 PM IST

Nestle India Q3FY25 results: Net profit rises 4.9% to Rs 688 crore

The company had reported a net profit of Rs 655.6 crore in the same period last year

Nestle India Q3FY25 results: Net profit rises 4.9% to Rs 688 crore
Updated On : 31 Jan 2025 | 10:40 PM IST