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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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Govt starts hackathon to fight dark patterns on e-commerce websites

Dark patterns are defined as practices or deceptive design patterns using user interface/user experience interactions on any platform, designed to mislead or trick users

Govt starts hackathon to fight dark patterns on e-commerce websites
Updated On : 26 Oct 2023 | 9:54 PM IST

We don't see rolling back of prices as an imminent issue: Nestle India

The company is also increasing its advertising and promotional spends, particularly digital spends

We don't see rolling back of prices as an imminent issue: Nestle India
Updated On : 25 Oct 2023 | 11:21 PM IST

Coca-Cola sees double-digit volume growth in India in third quarter

The global cola giant reported an 8 per cent year-on-year jump in net revenue to $12 million

Coca-Cola sees double-digit volume growth in India in third quarter
Updated On : 25 Oct 2023 | 12:16 AM IST

Consumer durables firms see double-digit growth on festive shopping

Volume growth is expected to be in the range of 10-12 per cent

Consumer durables firms see double-digit growth on festive shopping
Updated On : 24 Oct 2023 | 11:58 PM IST

Recovery signs in rural consumption, but stress remains: Kantar report

Demand growth in this category from rural areas was only half of that in urban India

Recovery signs in rural consumption, but stress remains: Kantar report
Updated On : 23 Oct 2023 | 10:54 PM IST

Regional FMCG firms see gains over larger peers for second quarter in a row

Local brands have been able to capture market share as prices of raw material are lower, making it easier for them to manufacture and sell FMCG products at lower prices

Regional FMCG firms see gains over larger peers for second quarter in a row
Updated On : 22 Oct 2023 | 10:33 PM IST

Air pollution scare fuels purifier sales in India as winter sets in

Pollution levels in north India typically go up in the winter season due to stubble burning in Haryana and Punjab, vehicular congestion, and smoke from the burning of crackers

Air pollution scare fuels purifier sales in India as winter sets in
Updated On : 21 Oct 2023 | 12:03 AM IST

Nestle India turnover crosses Rs 5,000 crore in a quarter in a first

The maker of Maggi instant noodles reported profit before interest, depreciation and tax (PBIDT) which was up 31.9 per cent in the quarter at Rs 1,364.6 crore

Nestle India turnover crosses Rs 5,000 crore in a quarter in a first
Updated On : 19 Oct 2023 | 11:04 PM IST

Festival season gains momentum, leads to surge in airfares, hotel tariffs

Travel firms have also noticed a shift in the Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) trend usually seen during festivals

Festival season gains momentum, leads to surge in airfares, hotel tariffs
Updated On : 18 Oct 2023 | 11:32 PM IST

Airfares will go up by mid-high single digits, says Yatra Online CEO

Dhruv Shringi speaks about their plans of driving revenue and the travel boom in the country

Airfares will go up by mid-high single digits, says Yatra Online CEO
Updated On : 17 Oct 2023 | 10:40 PM IST

Travel platform Yatra Online reports Q1 net profit of Rs 5.99 crore

Platform sees strongest quarter on the air front since Covid

Travel platform Yatra Online reports Q1 net profit of Rs 5.99 crore
Updated On : 16 Oct 2023 | 10:18 PM IST

Coca-Cola India's brand marketing spends to be highest-ever in H2

After 'challenging summer', Coca-Cola India expects strong demand in H2

Coca-Cola India's brand marketing spends to be highest-ever in H2
Updated On : 13 Oct 2023 | 9:16 PM IST

India among San Francisco's top market for tourism growth recovery

The city witnesses a large number of Indian tourists visiting friends and relatives, staying in the nearby Silicon Valley

India among San Francisco's top market for tourism growth recovery
Updated On : 12 Oct 2023 | 7:29 PM IST

Double-digit volume growth in beverages category in India: PepsiCo

Indian FMCG major Dabur had said that it expects to register a mid to high-single-digit revenue growth due to a mild summer and slightly deficient monsoon

Double-digit volume growth in beverages category in India: PepsiCo
Updated On : 10 Oct 2023 | 7:50 PM IST

India priority market for Costa Coffee: Global CEO Philippe Schaillee

The brand opened its 150th store in India in New Delhi on Thursday

India priority market for Costa Coffee: Global CEO Philippe Schaillee
Updated On : 06 Oct 2023 | 10:58 PM IST

FSSAI clarifies addition of protein binders not permitted in milk, products

Binding agents have emerged as an important and required class of ingredients to manufacture a wide range of new food products, especially semi-solid or solid foods

FSSAI clarifies addition of protein binders not permitted in milk, products
Updated On : 05 Oct 2023 | 9:25 PM IST

Sports tourism market improves strike rate ahead of Cricket World Cup

FMCG majors too have cashed in on the frenzy, sealing sponsorship agreements with the mega event

Sports tourism market improves strike rate ahead of Cricket World Cup
Updated On : 04 Oct 2023 | 4:39 PM IST

Want to have lion's share of the premium water segment: Bisleri Int'l CEO

We would like to hit the Rs 500 crore mark in the next three years, even to call it making an entry, said George

Want to have lion's share of the premium water segment: Bisleri Int'l CEO
Updated On : 03 Oct 2023 | 3:08 PM IST

Tata Consultancy Services retains top spot as most valuable Indian brand

India's top 75 brands have a combined brand value of $379 billion, a decline of 4 per cent from 2022

Tata Consultancy Services retains top spot as most valuable Indian brand
Updated On : 28 Sep 2023 | 10:44 PM IST

India showcases thriving coffee industry at World Coffee Conference

The Indian coffee market amounts $0.5 billion in 2023, and is expected to grow at 9.04% CAGR

India showcases thriving coffee industry at World Coffee Conference
Updated On : 27 Sep 2023 | 8:09 PM IST