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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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Monsoon fury in North: Hospitality sector stares at revenue wipeout

Industry hopeful of revival, full festive season may not get impacted

Monsoon fury in North: Hospitality sector stares at revenue wipeout
Updated On : 27 Aug 2025 | 11:37 PM IST

Casio India eyes mid double-digit growth, expands local manufacturing

Casio India expects mid double-digit growth and stronger festive demand, while doubling local manufacturing and launching its first automatic watch under the Edifice label

Casio India eyes mid double-digit growth, expands local manufacturing
Updated On : 26 Aug 2025 | 8:44 PM IST

Wai Wai maker bets on healthier variants, to scale revenue to ₹1,200 cr

CG Group plans to expand into snacks, sauces, pasta, and seasonings, while pushing healthier variants and scaling trade channels to triple its reach in India

Wai Wai maker bets on healthier variants, to scale revenue to ₹1,200 cr
Updated On : 25 Aug 2025 | 2:40 PM IST

CCPA fines VLCC Rs 3 lakh for misleading CoolSculpting slimming ads

It was found that VLCC was making exaggerated claims of drastic weight loss and inch reduction within a single session, which went far beyond the actual approval granted to the CoolSculpting machine

CCPA fines VLCC Rs 3 lakh for misleading CoolSculpting slimming ads
Updated On : 23 Aug 2025 | 2:56 PM IST

Niti Aayog's recommendations aim to streamline homestay regulations

Niti Aayog proposes a model policy framework to make homestays and BNBs more accessible and to promote tourism growth through simplified registration processes and incentives.

Niti Aayog's recommendations aim to streamline homestay regulations
Updated On : 22 Aug 2025 | 10:08 PM IST

Innovative launches amusing consumers and driving FMCG growth: Report

Innovation and consumer experimentation are driving FMCG growth in India, with out-of-home demand, premiumisation, and new launches fuelling both urban and rural adoption

Innovative launches amusing consumers and driving FMCG growth: Report
Updated On : 21 Aug 2025 | 11:07 PM IST

Nivea India MD urges PLI for personal care sector, clearer cosmetic rules

Geetika Mehta, MD of Nivea India, has called for PLI support in the personal care sector and clearer regulatory demarcations between cosmetics and drugs to aid exports and competitiveness

Nivea India MD urges PLI for personal care sector, clearer cosmetic rules
Updated On : 21 Aug 2025 | 1:20 AM IST

Indian retail sector to reach $1.93 trn by 2030: Deloitte-FICCI report

According to the report, the quick commerce segment is projected to reach $35 billion in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) by 2030

Indian retail sector to reach $1.93 trn by 2030: Deloitte-FICCI report
Updated On : 20 Aug 2025 | 10:15 PM IST

Branded homes in high demand; IHCL, Marriott tie up with developers

Hospitality majors like IHCL, Marriott, and others are partnering with developers to tap the growing demand for branded residences, as luxury homebuyers drive the trend across metro and tier-II cities

Branded homes in high demand; IHCL, Marriott tie up with developers
Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 10:47 PM IST

MakeMyTrip charts global expansion route, boosts corporate travel focus

Cofounder says growth driven by three engines: Customers, artificial intelligence, and supply

MakeMyTrip charts global expansion route, boosts corporate travel focus
Updated On : 18 Aug 2025 | 1:08 AM IST

Jeera drink space hots up as Coca Cola strengthens play with RimZim

Relaunched in 2018, Coca Cola had acquired the cumin-flavoured Rimzim from Parle in the 1990s, but is only pressing the pedal on it now. The company did not respond to email queries

Jeera drink space hots up as Coca Cola strengthens play with RimZim
Updated On : 15 Aug 2025 | 10:55 PM IST

Realty, hospitality firms upbeat on GST Diwali bonanza and tax relief

Real estate and hospitality companies hope that GST reforms, including lower taxes and simplified compliance, will boost demand, support tourism, and aid in the growth of the economy

Realty, hospitality firms upbeat on GST Diwali bonanza and tax relief
Updated On : 15 Aug 2025 | 8:19 PM IST

Tourism minister urges collective action to clock 20 million FTAs

Over the three years, India has moved up to the 39th position in 2024 from 54th position on the World Economic Forum's TTDI

Tourism minister urges collective action to clock 20 million FTAs
Updated On : 13 Aug 2025 | 10:00 PM IST

Brigade Hotels signs agreement to build 6 new Marriott hotels by FY30

Hotels to come up under The Ritz-Carlton, Fairfield by Marriott, JW Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott brands

Brigade Hotels signs agreement to build 6 new Marriott hotels by FY30
Updated On : 13 Aug 2025 | 6:23 PM IST

IHCL to continue with acquisitions, eyes bigger share of spiritual tourism

IHCL to expand its midscale portfolio with Clarks Hotels rebrand, Tree of Life growth, and Brij Hospitality tie-up, targeting 700 hotels before 2030 and stronger pan-India presence

IHCL to continue with acquisitions, eyes bigger share of spiritual tourism
Updated On : 12 Aug 2025 | 10:10 PM IST

Tourism can beat 'Trumpian' tariffs, says former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant

Former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant urges Rs 20,000 crore for global tourism promotion, saying the sector can offset US tariffs and boost India's growth and jobs

Tourism can beat 'Trumpian' tariffs, says former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant
Updated On : 12 Aug 2025 | 9:47 PM IST

ITC Hotels sets 2030 goal of 220 properties, 5,300 keys in 5 years

ITC Hotels, in its first AGM post demerger, announced a pipeline of 58 hotels with over 5,300 keys in five years, targeting 200 properties by 2030 and expanding abroad

ITC Hotels sets 2030 goal of 220 properties, 5,300 keys in 5 years
Updated On : 12 Aug 2025 | 12:01 AM IST

IHCL acquires 51% stake in firms operated under Clarks Hotels for ₹204 cr

The two companies include ANK Hotels Private Limited, which has a portfolio of 111 midscale hotels and Pride Hospitality Private Limited, which operates 24 hotels across India

IHCL acquires 51% stake in firms operated under Clarks Hotels for ₹204 cr
Updated On : 11 Aug 2025 | 11:38 PM IST

Dabur targets double-digit growth as monsoon, inflation trends align

Chairman Mohit Burman says easing inflation and a normal monsoon support Dabur's strategy to grow revenue and profit via premiumisation, acquisitions, and rural expansion

Dabur targets double-digit growth as monsoon, inflation trends align
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 9:59 PM IST

Travel aggregator MakeMyTrip targets 'Bharat' with GenAI travel assistant

Company aims to attract first-time online travel buyers from Bharat with voice-and-text GenAI planner, expanding reach as domestic tourism demand continues to rise

Travel aggregator MakeMyTrip targets 'Bharat' with GenAI travel assistant
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 5:03 PM IST