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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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Online travel platform EaseMyTrip denies association with Mahadev app

ED conducted searches at online travel portal's premises

Online travel platform EaseMyTrip denies association with Mahadev app
Updated On : 17 Apr 2025 | 5:18 PM IST

Panasonic's India arm aims for over 10% growth in FY26 on strong AC sale

The company witnessed a record 30 per cent sales growth in consumer appliances in the ongoing summer season, primarily led by the sale of air conditioners

Panasonic's India arm aims for over 10% growth in FY26 on strong AC sale
Updated On : 16 Apr 2025 | 11:06 PM IST

Amid wavering loyalty, quick-service restaurants whip up treats for GenZ

Players are increasingly drawing inspiration from pop culture trends, and are now riding the Hallyu wave - a phenomenon about the growing global prominence of South Korean pop culture

Amid wavering loyalty, quick-service restaurants whip up treats for GenZ
Updated On : 11 Apr 2025 | 11:30 PM IST

Hyatt to expand India footprint with 6 hotels, 1 new brand in 2025

The hospitality chain will focus on its lifestyle brands like JdV and Andaz, and intends to bring its recently-acquired lifestyle brand Standard Hotels to the country

Hyatt to expand India footprint with 6 hotels, 1 new brand in 2025
Updated On : 07 Apr 2025 | 6:02 AM IST

India's industrial towns turn growth drivers for marquee hotel brands

States as well as the central government are also giving impetus to build infrastructure in and around these industrial hubs

India's industrial towns turn growth drivers for marquee hotel brands
Updated On : 06 Apr 2025 | 11:34 PM IST

Luxury hotel chains serve up exclusive experiences, some only for members

From high-end villas with private sommeliers to exclusive showcases at cultural centres to private sessions with Michelin-starred chefs and celebrities, hotel chains are pulling out all the stops

Luxury hotel chains serve up exclusive experiences, some only for members
Updated On : 04 Apr 2025 | 10:22 PM IST

Weak urban demand, inflation likely to hit FMCG volumes in Q4FY25

Dabur India, maker of Hajmola candy and Real fruit juices, said that its India FMCG business is likely to decline to mid-single digits due to delayed and truncated winters

Weak urban demand, inflation likely to hit FMCG volumes in Q4FY25
Updated On : 04 Apr 2025 | 12:31 AM IST

Thai hospitality chain Dusit re-enters India, to focus on Tier-II, III mkts

To work on asset-light model, open to investments in metro cities

Thai hospitality chain Dusit re-enters India, to focus on Tier-II, III mkts
Updated On : 03 Apr 2025 | 11:53 PM IST

International, domestic mid-scale hotel brands find room to expand

Rise in discretionary incomes from tax breaks may flow into travel

International, domestic mid-scale hotel brands find room to expand
Updated On : 30 Mar 2025 | 10:58 PM IST

Restaurants can't compel customers to pay service charge, says Delhi HC

The HC decision came on a clutch of petitions moved by the Federation of Hotels and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) and the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI)

Restaurants can't compel customers to pay service charge, says Delhi HC
Updated On : 28 Mar 2025 | 10:47 PM IST

IHCL launches Claridges Collections, bets big on India's luxury market

"The happening place in the world is India, so international is not our focus," said Chhatwal, who revealed that he had done his internship at The Claridges back in 1982

IHCL launches Claridges Collections, bets big on India's luxury market
Updated On : 28 Mar 2025 | 9:29 PM IST

Jubilant upbeat on demand momentum, targets 3,000 Domino's stores by 2028

The company has started seeing tailwinds in both deliveries and dine-in, with like-for-like (LFL) sales growing by 12.5 per cent year-on-year

Jubilant upbeat on demand momentum, targets 3,000 Domino's stores by 2028
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 8:10 PM IST

BIS intensifies crackdowns e-comm warehouses, seizes substandard products

Earlier this week, officials conducted a search and seizure operation at the warehouse of Amazon Sellers Pvt Ltd, located in the Mohan Cooperative Industrial Area in Delhi

BIS intensifies crackdowns e-comm warehouses, seizes substandard products
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 8:01 PM IST

Mother Dairy eyes Rs 20,000 cr in revenue, launches 'pro' range of products

The company, on Wednesday, launched a new Pro range of products enriched with protein

Mother Dairy eyes Rs 20,000 cr in revenue, launches 'pro' range of products
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 8:54 PM IST

We aim to go beyond the traditional landmarks list: Airbnb Global CFO Mertz

India is an exciting market not just from a demographic point of view, but also because the government wants to make tourism a much bigger portion of the economy, says Mertz

We aim to go beyond the traditional landmarks list: Airbnb Global CFO Mertz
Updated On : 23 Mar 2025 | 10:32 PM IST

India to become Marriott's 3rd-largest mkt in 5 years: CEO Anthony Capuano

India is currently the NASDAQ listed chain's fifth largest market

India to become Marriott's 3rd-largest mkt in 5 years: CEO Anthony Capuano
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 11:21 PM IST

Tourism Ministry working to ease visa processes for foreign travellers

Efforts on to attract more MICE visitors, global conferences

Tourism Ministry working to ease visa processes for foreign travellers
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 10:59 PM IST

The new travel playbook: Indians seek spirituality, festivals, and wellness

Rather than routine getaways, Indians are packing their bags for spirituality, festivals, concerts, wellness - and sleep

The new travel playbook: Indians seek spirituality, festivals, and wellness
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 10:14 PM IST

Coca-Cola bottler Ladhani Group's SLMG Beverages eyes overseas expansion

Ladhani Group-owned company plans to double its revenue to Rs 20,000 crore by FY31

Coca-Cola bottler Ladhani Group's SLMG Beverages eyes overseas expansion
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 11:43 PM IST

Extended Holi weekend paints busy travel scene, flight bookings up 50%

According to travel platform ixigo, flight bookings have seen a year-on-year surge of 45-50 per cent, driven by a mix of homebound travel, leisure getaways, and spiritual tourism

Extended Holi weekend paints busy travel scene, flight bookings up 50%
Updated On : 12 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM IST