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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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Unbranded FMCG driving consumption in urban areas, says Kantar report

Improving economic indicators yet to impact consumption, says market researcher

Unbranded FMCG driving consumption in urban areas, says Kantar report
Updated On : 09 Jun 2025 | 5:15 AM IST

Self-audit within 3 mths: CCPA's advisory to ecom firms on dark patterns

Based on the audits, the platforms have also been encouraged to give self-declarations that their platform is not indulging in any dark pattern

Self-audit within 3 mths: CCPA's advisory to ecom firms on dark patterns
Updated On : 07 Jun 2025 | 1:53 PM IST

Hospitality giant Hilton to bring the Waldorf Astoria to Delhi's Aerocity

Hilton signs Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Hotels property in Aerocity with DIAL, aiming to boost its India footprint with luxury and flagship brands in the capital

Hospitality giant Hilton to bring the Waldorf Astoria to Delhi's Aerocity
Updated On : 04 Jun 2025 | 7:56 PM IST

Indian hospitality chains chart global routes; target UK, West Asia markets

Hotels planned in UK, Western Asian countries and African continent

Indian hospitality chains chart global routes; target UK, West Asia markets
Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 10:28 PM IST

Designer havens: Tahiliani Homes is all about 'bringing the outside in'

"The concept of cross-ventilation is vanishing in new buildings, but wisdom is in recognising what works where & why"

Designer havens: Tahiliani Homes is all about 'bringing the outside in'
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 6:00 AM IST

Govt tells e-commerce firms to audit dark patterns, submit yearly reports

DoCA directs e-commerce platforms to conduct annual dark pattern audits and file reports, as govt plans stricter oversight and collaborative enforcement

Govt tells e-commerce firms to audit dark patterns, submit yearly reports
Updated On : 28 May 2025 | 8:48 PM IST

Nestle SA makes first India funding, buys stake in pet food brand

The global FMCG giant has acquired a minority stake in pet food brand Drools, which recently achieved unicorn status and will remain operationally independent

Nestle SA makes first India funding, buys stake in pet food brand
Updated On : 26 May 2025 | 10:54 PM IST

StayVista forays into branded residences, targets Rs 250 crore in FY26

The villa rental platform, with a leisure-city portfolio target of 80:20, enters metro markets and aims to expand in Delhi-NCR, Pune, Mumbai and Bengaluru

StayVista forays into branded residences, targets Rs 250 crore in FY26
Updated On : 26 May 2025 | 5:44 PM IST

Sky Gate buy gives us entry into cloud kitchens: Devyani International

Devyani sees cloud kitchens as new growth avenue, aims to turn Sky Gate profitable within a year and integrate its brands into food courts and kitchen network

Sky Gate buy gives us entry into cloud kitchens: Devyani International
Updated On : 23 May 2025 | 10:20 PM IST

Uber gets CCPA notice for dark pattern; Rapido, Ola also under watch

CCPA issues notice to Uber for its advance tip feature as government widens probe into dark patterns in ride-hailing apps including Rapido and Ola

Uber gets CCPA notice for dark pattern; Rapido, Ola also under watch
Updated On : 23 May 2025 | 12:36 AM IST

Danish toy firm Lego opens first store in India, eyes double-digit growth

Danish toy giant Lego launches its first store in Gurugram, aiming to expand offline footprint in India with new outlets, tier II city reach, and accessible price points

Danish toy firm Lego opens first store in India, eyes double-digit growth
Updated On : 23 May 2025 | 6:05 AM IST

Early rains throw a wet blanket over FMCG, air conditioner, beauty sales

Typically, the summer season from April to June sees peak sales of cold beverages, including carbonated drinks, ice creams, ACs, and other edible and non-edible cooling products

Early rains throw a wet blanket over FMCG, air conditioner, beauty sales
Updated On : 23 May 2025 | 12:03 AM IST

Indians take to private labelling as value reigns supreme: Survey

Indian shoppers are prioritising value and price over brand loyalty as retailers expand private labels and enhance shelf visibility, says EY Future Consumer Index

Indians take to private labelling as value reigns supreme: Survey
Updated On : 21 May 2025 | 10:40 PM IST

Responsibility on food firms to pack micronutrients, says FSSAI chief

FSSAI on Tuesday directed all states and UTs to intensify inspections and launch special drives against the use of illegal fruit ripening agents, synthetic colours, and non-permitted wax

Responsibility on food firms to pack micronutrients, says FSSAI chief
Updated On : 21 May 2025 | 8:41 AM IST

Bookings to Turkiye, Azerbaijan and China remain blocked: Ixigo CEO

Bookings to Turkiye, Azerbaijan, and China remain suspended amid geopolitical tensions as Ixigo projects double-digit revenue growth and stronger user spending

Bookings to Turkiye, Azerbaijan and China remain blocked: Ixigo CEO
Updated On : 16 May 2025 | 11:09 PM IST

ITC Hotels net profit rises 41% to ₹257 cr in first quarter after demerger

Hospitality major targets 220 operational hotels with over 20,000 keys by 2030 and sees robust growth in room revenue, ADR and occupancy in post-demerger quarter

ITC Hotels net profit rises 41% to ₹257 cr in first quarter after demerger
Updated On : 15 May 2025 | 8:12 PM IST

QSRs eye a bigger bite of FMCG pie, firms speed up expansion plans

Packaged foods become QSRs' new flavour; retail shelves and exports open up

QSRs eye a bigger bite of FMCG pie, firms speed up expansion plans
Updated On : 14 May 2025 | 11:13 PM IST

MakeMyTrip clocks record $9.8 bn FY25 bookings; Q4 profit at $29 mn

MakeMyTrip reports record gross bookings of $9.8 bn in FY25, led by domestic and international travel growth; Q4 profit down due to last year's one-time gains

MakeMyTrip clocks record $9.8 bn FY25 bookings; Q4 profit at $29 mn
Updated On : 14 May 2025 | 9:41 PM IST

Jubilant FoodWorks Q4 results: Profit down 77% to ₹48 cr, sales rise 35%

Jubilant FoodWorks posted a 76.8% fall in Q4FY25 net profit to ₹48 crore even as sales rose 35%; Domino's India grew delivery revenue and added new stores

Jubilant FoodWorks Q4 results: Profit down 77% to ₹48 cr, sales rise 35%
Updated On : 14 May 2025 | 9:06 PM IST

CCPA cracks down on online platforms using dark patterns to mislead

After receiving the notice earlier this year, the platform has tweaked its interface, allowing customers to choose whether they wish to donate or not

CCPA cracks down on online platforms using dark patterns to mislead
Updated On : 12 May 2025 | 11:30 PM IST