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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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How Brand Elon Musk might impact Brand Twitter: Will the bird get shriller?

With a free speech absolutist at the helm, concerns over what exactly it will translate into

How Brand Elon Musk might impact Brand Twitter: Will the bird get shriller?
Updated On : 26 Apr 2022 | 10:04 PM IST

Brands are betting big on fashion and collaborating with designers

Featuring 40 designer showcases, the season had 20 sponsors

Brands are betting big on fashion and collaborating with designers
Updated On : 25 Apr 2022 | 4:03 PM IST

Akshay Kumar's Vimal U-turn is not in good taste, say brand experts

Given Kumar's passion for fitness, the endorsement was peculiar from the get-go, brand experts say

Akshay Kumar's Vimal U-turn is not in good taste, say brand experts
Updated On : 22 Apr 2022 | 8:29 PM IST

Progressive advertisements have positive impact on business, says ASCI

The GenderNext study found that a majority of mainstream advertising continues to use non-aspirational portrayals of women.

Progressive advertisements have positive impact on business, says ASCI
Updated On : 20 Apr 2022 | 10:05 PM IST

Business travellers' hub welcomes increased footfall after easing of curbs

Two years of the pandemic have had a major impact on the economy of the place, with many hotels left with unoccupied rooms despite slashed rates

Business travellers' hub welcomes increased footfall after easing of curbs
Updated On : 20 Apr 2022 | 6:03 AM IST

Trying to make India-specific portfolios, price points: Mars Wrigley CGM

We try not only the traditional ways of distributing but look at various ways of distributing through digital channels, says Parmar

Trying to make India-specific portfolios, price points: Mars Wrigley CGM
Updated On : 18 Apr 2022 | 12:51 PM IST

A full plate: Meet Zorawar Kalra, founder & MD of Massive Restaurants

On an expansion spree, in India and overseas, Kalra tells Akshara Srivastava he is also determined to make Massive the country's biggest internet food company

A full plate: Meet Zorawar Kalra, founder & MD of Massive Restaurants
Updated On : 16 Apr 2022 | 6:05 AM IST

Indian fashion designers find ways to make luxury accessible

Expanding his brand's footprint and offering a window into the world of couture, designer Manish Malhotra displayed his new "ease-to-couture" line, DIFFUSE at the recent FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

Indian fashion designers find ways to make luxury accessible
Updated On : 14 Apr 2022 | 6:05 AM IST

14 gaming ads potentially violated ASCI code in first week of IPL

ASCI's guidelines require real-money gaming advertisements to not be aimed at minors, not present gaming as a source of livelihood or link it to success

14 gaming ads potentially violated ASCI code in first week of IPL
Updated On : 12 Apr 2022 | 10:34 PM IST

Domestic tourism builds morale at backpacker hub amid global crises

After Covid, Russia-Ukraine war has kept international travellers down to a trickle in Delhi's Paharganj

Domestic tourism builds morale at backpacker hub amid global crises
Updated On : 08 Apr 2022 | 6:03 AM IST

Brand Alia Bhatt, at valuation of $68.1 mn, zooms on the highway

A steady stream of brand endorsements has accompanied Bhatt's meteoric rise

Brand Alia Bhatt, at valuation of $68.1 mn, zooms on the highway
Updated On : 01 Apr 2022 | 6:10 AM IST

Back in real after virtual, FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week aims for runway hit

As the tactile display and physical purchase of couture took a backseat, a slew of corporate acquisitions kept businesses afloat.

Back in real after virtual, FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week aims for runway hit
Updated On : 23 Mar 2022 | 6:26 PM IST

We will continue to live stream the fashion week: FDCI chairman Sunil Sethi

The upcoming edition of FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week, a fully on-ground event, is the first indication of the industry returning to normalcy, says Sethi

We will continue to live stream the fashion week: FDCI chairman Sunil Sethi
Updated On : 22 Mar 2022 | 6:10 AM IST

From films to weddings, the metaverse is about to change everything

IT services major Tech Mahindra, too, has entered the space with TechMVerse and will offer a metaverse based car dealership and a virtual bank among other things

From films to weddings, the metaverse is about to change everything
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 6:02 AM IST

Delhi school students pitch ideas to investors at Business Blasters expo

At the end of the day, 200 Letters of Intent are signed

Delhi school students pitch ideas to investors at Business Blasters expo
Updated On : 06 Mar 2022 | 10:47 PM IST

An ingredient pandemic has added to snacking: Health

About 94 per cent of Indians are now worried about their family's health and are investing in wellness

An ingredient pandemic has added to snacking: Health
Updated On : 03 Mar 2022 | 11:22 PM IST

Khans & the cola fizz: Age-defying chemistry of cinema's 'superheros'

Pepsi, Coca-Cola's target audience is in the 20s, or younger. Brand experts debate whether the last of cinema's 'superheros' transcend the age gap

Khans & the cola fizz: Age-defying chemistry of cinema's 'superheros'
Updated On : 28 Feb 2022 | 11:14 AM IST

Beauty takes natural turn, demand for ayurveda products soars in India

A 2018 report by Research and Markets, which pegged the ayurveda market in India at Rs 300 billion, expects it to touch Rs 710.87 billion by 2024

Beauty takes natural turn, demand for ayurveda products soars in India
Updated On : 03 Jan 2022 | 10:05 AM IST

Spark missing from Delhi's fireworks hub, but Diwali may not be green

Firecrackers - a Diwali staple - are not a common sight this time round

Spark missing from Delhi's fireworks hub, but Diwali may not be green
Updated On : 03 Nov 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Luxury shopping gets a festive lift after a lacklustre year-and-a-half

Going with the mood, Delhi's luxury hotels, too, are pulling out all the stops when it comes to food and hampers

Luxury shopping gets a festive lift after a lacklustre year-and-a-half
Updated On : 29 Oct 2021 | 9:55 AM IST