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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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Versuni witnesses great festival season with premium products driving sales

Taurani added that the festival season also reversed the post-Covid slowdown that the small appliances market was witnessing

Versuni witnesses great festival season with premium products driving sales
Updated On : 06 Dec 2023 | 9:40 PM IST

A nod to the old and the new at iconic Taj Mansingh hotel in Delhi

The hotel has spent close to Rs 250 crores in renovation. These changes - a homage to the past while future proofing the hotel - have been made to cater to the evolving needs of patrons

A nod to the old and the new at iconic Taj Mansingh hotel in Delhi
Updated On : 01 Dec 2023 | 11:22 PM IST

Raising the bar: How Indian whisky brands are making a splash in West

Whisky consumption in India is set to reach 289.49 million cases by 2027-28, according to a Research and Markets report

Raising the bar: How Indian whisky brands are making a splash in West
Updated On : 29 Nov 2023 | 10:04 PM IST

Beverage giant Coca-Cola joins ONDC, launches marketplace Coke Shop

The initial association with ONDC is being supported through SellerApp, which will help the company leverage the ONDC network with its data-driven insights, market intelligence, and strategies

Beverage giant Coca-Cola joins ONDC, launches marketplace Coke Shop
Updated On : 24 Nov 2023 | 6:53 PM IST

Flavours of ICC Cricket World Cup final on apps: Food and flowers

Quick delivery platforms cater to demand surge, from pizza and burgers to coconuts and flowers for worship

Flavours of ICC Cricket World Cup final on apps: Food and flowers
Updated On : 19 Nov 2023 | 10:36 PM IST

World Cup Final: Restaurants, cinemas ready for the giant screen party

Expecting a surge in revenues and full houses when Men in Blue take on Australia in the cricket World Cup final

World Cup Final: Restaurants, cinemas ready for the giant screen party
Updated On : 17 Nov 2023 | 11:30 PM IST

FMCG major Nestle India on track to launch plant-based protein products

"We will be coal-free by next year and furnace-oil free also in a reasonable amount of time," Suresh Narayanan added

FMCG major Nestle India on track to launch plant-based protein products
Updated On : 17 Nov 2023 | 8:13 PM IST

ICC Men's Cricket WC final: Room tariff crosses Rs 1L, airfares soar 400%

The stage is set for a high-octane India-Australia finale at the Narendra Modi Stadium, and cricket enthusiasts are flocking to be part of the action

ICC Men's Cricket WC final: Room tariff crosses Rs 1L, airfares soar 400%
Updated On : 16 Nov 2023 | 11:48 PM IST

ICC Cricket WC: Fans tuck into dosa, biryani as Virat Kohli hits 50th ton

Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality, which operates food chains like SOCIAL and Smoke House Deli, has seen a 20-30 per cent spike in order volumes during the ongoing event

ICC Cricket WC: Fans tuck into dosa, biryani as Virat Kohli hits 50th ton
Updated On : 16 Nov 2023 | 2:56 PM IST

Open to acquisitions in health, personal care categories: Dabur Chairman

Dabur India is the maker of Hajmola and Fem beauty bleach

Open to acquisitions in health, personal care categories: Dabur Chairman
Updated On : 12 Nov 2023 | 11:02 PM IST

Start warranty period from date of installation: Govt to white goods firms

In a letter to industry and retail associations and manufacturers of white goods, Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary to the government, has advised them to revise the policy of warranty

Start warranty period from date of installation: Govt to white goods firms
Updated On : 09 Nov 2023 | 8:47 PM IST

Travel firms asked to pay pending refunds for cancelled Covid plans

The DoCA had held a meeting with online travel aggregators to discuss issues prejudicial to consumer interest in the travel sector

Travel firms asked to pay pending refunds for cancelled Covid plans
Updated On : 08 Nov 2023 | 10:22 PM IST

Patanjali Foods Q2 results: 126% jump in net profit, revenue drops 8%

The Food and FMCG segment achieved a revenue of Rs 2,487.62 cr in the second quarter, registering a ­5.4 per cent increase from the year ago period

Patanjali Foods Q2 results: 126% jump in net profit, revenue drops 8%
Updated On : 08 Nov 2023 | 9:19 PM IST

The making of a 'Virat' brand: Topping endorsement and run charts

Kohli, says brand consultant Samit Sinha, has always been in a league of his own

The making of a 'Virat' brand: Topping endorsement and run charts
Updated On : 07 Nov 2023 | 12:21 PM IST

Younger travellers driving tourism rebound: Thomas Cook India's Menon

Madhavan Menon speaks to Akshara Srivastava about the drivers behind this growth and what lies ahead for the Indian travel and hospitality landscape

Younger travellers driving tourism rebound: Thomas Cook India's Menon
Updated On : 02 Nov 2023 | 10:44 PM IST

Dabur Q2 results: Net profit rises 5.1% to Rs 515 cr, ad spends grow 42.6%

Analysts, on average, had expected a profit of Rs 513 crore, according to LSEG data

Dabur Q2 results: Net profit rises 5.1% to Rs 515 cr, ad spends grow 42.6%
Updated On : 02 Nov 2023 | 9:59 PM IST

Coca-Cola India net profit rises 57% to Rs 722 crore in FY23, sales up 45%

The company also achieved net sales of Rs 4,521 crore for the financial year ended 31 March 2023, a 44.9 per cent jump from sales of Rs 3,121 crore in the previous financial year

Coca-Cola India net profit rises 57% to Rs 722 crore in FY23, sales up 45%
Updated On : 01 Nov 2023 | 8:50 PM IST

94% Indian travellers plan trips influenced by hit shows, says report

The report reveals that 94 per cent Indians are inclined to take a trip to a destination that they have seen on screen, to immerse themselves in the iconic location of their favourite shows

94% Indian travellers plan trips influenced by hit shows, says report
Updated On : 31 Oct 2023 | 7:12 PM IST

Gifting in focus, luxury brands woo buyers with new product launches

Online retail also gaining traction; watches, accessories and apparel most sought after

Gifting in focus, luxury brands woo buyers with new product launches
Updated On : 31 Oct 2023 | 12:05 AM IST

Blurry skyline: Businesses hold their breath in Mumbai's smog-choked skies

With project execution and commercial office operations unaffected, city hopes for its air troubles to blow over

Blurry skyline: Businesses hold their breath in Mumbai's smog-choked skies
Updated On : 30 Oct 2023 | 11:05 PM IST