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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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From sweets to diyas, Ram Mandir inauguration rings in 'second Diwali'

The main thoroughfares, public places, markets, and private buildings were adorned with large cut-outs of Lord Ram, Ram flags, posters, banners, etc, displaying the frenzy around Ram Mandir

From sweets to diyas, Ram Mandir inauguration rings in 'second Diwali'
Updated On : 23 Jan 2024 | 12:03 AM IST

FMCG companies likely to cash in on Korean noodles trend in India

According to the latest data shared by consumer intelligence firm NielsenIQ, the size of the Korean noodles market has surged from Rs 2 crore in 2021 to over Rs 65 crore in 2023

FMCG companies likely to cash in on Korean noodles trend in India
Updated On : 21 Jan 2024 | 11:41 PM IST

US eyes more Indian tourists in coming yrs, number expected to rise to 2mn

The NTTO expects visitors from India to go up to 2 million by 2027

US eyes more Indian tourists in coming yrs, number expected to rise to 2mn
Updated On : 20 Jan 2024 | 2:49 PM IST

PepsiCo India appoints marketing chief Jagrut Kotecha as new CEO

Incumbent Ahmed El Sheikh will move to lead beverages and snacks company's Middle East business unit

PepsiCo India appoints marketing chief Jagrut Kotecha as new CEO
Updated On : 20 Jan 2024 | 12:11 AM IST

Holidays, live telecast of Ram Mandir event: Stage set for a Ramayana redo

The excitement around the Ram Mandir consecration is building up and it's spreading across the country - from housing societies, temples to schools

Holidays, live telecast of Ram Mandir event: Stage set for a Ramayana redo
Updated On : 19 Jan 2024 | 11:17 PM IST

CCPA issues notice to e-com platform Amazon for sale of 'Ram Mandir' prasad

As many as four such products, claiming to be prasad from the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, are up for sale on the platform

CCPA issues notice to e-com platform Amazon for sale of 'Ram Mandir' prasad
Updated On : 19 Jan 2024 | 10:15 PM IST

Ram Temple inauguration: Khan Market to Hazratganj, Ayodhya theme reigns

Temple's inaugural event to bring in business worth Rs 1 trillion, CAIT estimates

Ram Temple inauguration: Khan Market to Hazratganj, Ayodhya theme reigns
Updated On : 18 Jan 2024 | 11:39 PM IST

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Companies rushing to do their bit and be a part of mega celebrations

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration
Updated On : 18 Jan 2024 | 11:31 PM IST

86% Indian CEOs optimistic about country's economic growth: PwC survey

India reclaims 5th position among investment destinations in the world after slipping to 9th in 2023: PwC survey

86% Indian CEOs optimistic about country's economic growth: PwC survey
Updated On : 16 Jan 2024 | 11:12 PM IST

Mother Dairy expands milk portfolio with launch of buffalo milk variant

The company expects this segment to grow by 10 per cent year-on-year and achieve total volume sales of two lakh litres per day (LLPD) from the variant by March next year

Mother Dairy expands milk portfolio with launch of buffalo milk variant
Updated On : 16 Jan 2024 | 5:39 PM IST

Coca-Cola India's bottling arm refranchises operations in 3 regions

Move will bring scale and contiguity to business, says bottling arm of Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola India's bottling arm refranchises operations in 3 regions
Updated On : 12 Jan 2024 | 11:37 PM IST

Govt draft guidelines to bar misleading ads by coaching institutes

Institutes cannot claim 100% placement for students, say guidelines

Govt draft guidelines to bar misleading ads by coaching institutes
Updated On : 09 Jan 2024 | 8:10 PM IST

Starbucks plans to accelerate growth to 1,000 stores in India by 2028

The company currently operates over 390 stores across 54 Indian cities, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru

Starbucks plans to accelerate growth to 1,000 stores in India by 2028
Updated On : 09 Jan 2024 | 5:27 PM IST

CMS Info Systems reports 9.3% growth in retail consumption trends

In data shared with Business Standard, the company said the Y-o-Y growth in the October and November period has been at 12.5 per cent, pointing at robust growth in the third quarter as well

CMS Info Systems reports 9.3% growth in retail consumption trends
Updated On : 03 Jan 2024 | 8:20 PM IST

Puneet Chhatwal takes over as FAITH chairman; will also remain Prez of HAI

Chhatwal is the managing director and chief executive officer at Indian Hotels Company Limited. He will be taking over from Nakul Anand, the former executive director at ITC Hotels

Puneet Chhatwal takes over as FAITH chairman; will also remain Prez of HAI
Updated On : 03 Jan 2024 | 6:57 PM IST

Consumer durables see premiumisation shift, affordable segment lags

The premiumisation trend was visible among all key categories like televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines

Consumer durables see premiumisation shift, affordable segment lags
Updated On : 28 Dec 2023 | 10:33 PM IST

IHG Hotels & resorts focused on bringing more luxury offerings to India

The company's market share grew by 1.2%, biz surpassed pre-Covid levels

IHG Hotels & resorts focused on bringing more luxury offerings to India
Updated On : 27 Dec 2023 | 9:33 PM IST

Establishment of aviation ombudsman needs deliberations: Aviation secretary

Airlines free to charge fees for preferential seats during web check-in: Aviation secretary

Establishment of aviation ombudsman needs deliberations: Aviation secretary
Updated On : 26 Dec 2023 | 12:24 PM IST

Luxury renaissance: All that made 2023 a year of opulence and achievement

The country set new benchmarks in the luxury sector this year, attracting the world's top brands and exporting the finest

Luxury renaissance: All that made 2023 a year of opulence and achievement
Updated On : 22 Dec 2023 | 6:05 PM IST

Consumer durables see single-digit growth as penetration remains low

CEAMA has been pushing to have the government lower the GST charge on products to help give the sector a boost

Consumer durables see single-digit growth as penetration remains low
Updated On : 08 Dec 2023 | 9:50 AM IST