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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, she has a deep interest in uncovering the trends and nuances shaping consumer behaviour across these sectors. She also reports on the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and the 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, she has a deep interest in uncovering the trends and nuances shaping consumer behaviour across these sectors. She also reports on the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and the FSSAI.

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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

IPO-bound Rebel Foods in talks to bring more global brands to India

The company became the master franchisee of American fast food giant Wendy's in 2023. Since then, Rebel has scaled Wendy's to 200 stores, with the latest one opening in Gurugram on Wednesday

IPO-bound Rebel Foods in talks to bring more global brands to India
Updated On : 12 Mar 2025 | 9:27 PM IST

AC companies likely to raise prices by 4-5% due to component shortages

Haier, the third-biggest home appliances maker in the country with a close to 10 per cent share in the AC market, is ramping up capacities to address increased demand in the coming period

AC companies likely to raise prices by 4-5% due to component shortages
Updated On : 09 Mar 2025 | 10:25 PM IST

Champions Trophy 2025: Restaurants, pubs eye surge in sales on Super Sunday

India takes on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy finale on Sunday. The two clashed earlier in the series, where India won the match by 44 runs

Champions Trophy 2025: Restaurants, pubs eye surge in sales on Super Sunday
Updated On : 07 Mar 2025 | 10:34 PM IST

On track to achieve all our initial targets: Birla Opus CEO Raksit Hargave

Birla Opus is the paints division of the Aditya Birla Group subsidiary Grasim Industries

On track to achieve all our initial targets: Birla Opus CEO Raksit Hargave
Updated On : 06 Mar 2025 | 11:01 PM IST

Nespresso eyes store expansion in India, keen on B2B tie-ups with hotels

Nespresso makes coffee machines and coffee pods that are sold directly to consumers and businesses

Nespresso eyes store expansion in India, keen on B2B tie-ups with hotels
Updated On : 06 Mar 2025 | 7:26 PM IST

Footwear major Bata India bats for footwear PLI to boost output, exports

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a focus product scheme for the footwear sector in her Budget 2025 speech last month

Footwear major Bata India bats for footwear PLI to boost output, exports
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 11:36 PM IST

Oberoi partners with Ladhani Group for two new resorts in Rishikesh

The first will be an 80-key luxury Oberoi resort that will carry "Vilas" name, while second will be a distinctive 120-key five-star hotel under Trident branding, the company stated in a release

Oberoi partners with Ladhani Group for two new resorts in Rishikesh
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 7:23 PM IST

Hilton's Signia debuts in Asia-Pacific market with Jaipur hotel in 2028

The 216-room hotel will be developed in partnership with Sandeep Bakshi and Family LLP and will be Hilton's third offering in Rajasthan after Hilton Jaipur and DoubleTree in Jaipur-Amer

Hilton's Signia debuts in Asia-Pacific market with Jaipur hotel in 2028
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 7:05 PM IST

US Polo eyes Rs 3,000 cr revenue in India, steps up marketing investments

Having entered India in 2009, the country has become USPA's third-largest market, following the United States and West Asia-Turkey

US Polo eyes Rs 3,000 cr revenue in India, steps up marketing investments
Updated On : 28 Feb 2025 | 10:57 PM IST

BS Manthan: Can India create an LVMH? Julien Tornare says innovation is key

He said that like Swiss watches, known for their craftsmanship, India has a rich tradition of exquisite craftsmanship, whether in textiles or jewellery

BS Manthan: Can India create an LVMH? Julien Tornare says innovation is key
Updated On : 28 Feb 2025 | 10:46 PM IST

Global furniture major Ikea eyes next round of funding for India play

Expands in North India with central distribution centre in Delhi-NCR

Global furniture major Ikea eyes next round of funding for India play
Updated On : 27 Feb 2025 | 10:49 PM IST

Summer deals: Ice-cream, beverage makers hot on boosting capacity

Lahori Zeera maker introduces 4 new products, more in pipeline

Summer deals: Ice-cream, beverage makers hot on boosting capacity
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 12:04 AM IST

ICC Men's Champions Trophy: Restaurants, pubs pad up for India-Pak match

The frenzy surrounding the clash has also sent airfares soaring, as last-minute travellers scramble for flights

ICC Men's Champions Trophy: Restaurants, pubs pad up for India-Pak match
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 11:32 PM IST

Hilton unpacks growth plans with 75 Hampton brand hotels in India

Global hospitality major signs strategic licensing agreement with NILE Hospitality

Hilton unpacks growth plans with 75 Hampton brand hotels in India
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 7:30 AM IST

Valentine's Day: From flowers to diamonds, biz owners expect sales to soar

Jewellery giant Tanishq, from the house of Tata, will launch the Soulmates collection - a set of natural diamond engagement rings - on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day: From flowers to diamonds, biz owners expect sales to soar
Updated On : 13 Feb 2025 | 12:08 AM IST

Maaza becomes Coca Cola's 3rd Indian brand to step into billion-dollar club

Company gains $303 million from refranchising bottling ops in India in 2024

Maaza becomes Coca Cola's 3rd Indian brand to step into billion-dollar club
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 6:10 PM IST
Oberoi parent EIH not to go ahead with Rs 254 crore Pune investment
Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 10:55 PM IST

Minimalist maximalist Sabyasachi Mukherjee on wedding couture's evolution

From the colour red and his first bridal lehenga to how the narrative around wedding couture has changed, Sabyasachi Mukherjee takes Akshara Srivastava through his creative journey

Minimalist maximalist Sabyasachi Mukherjee on wedding couture's evolution
Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 6:01 AM IST