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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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The Body Shop eyes Rs 1,100 crore revenue in India within 3-5 years

Local production and new price points to drive double-digit growth

The Body Shop eyes Rs 1,100 crore revenue in India within 3-5 years
Updated On : 27 Jan 2025 | 11:54 PM IST

Patanjali recalls 4 tonnes of red chilli powder over regulatory compliance

The development comes after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order to the company to recall an entire batch of the product

Patanjali recalls 4 tonnes of red chilli powder over regulatory compliance
Updated On : 24 Jan 2025 | 10:26 PM IST

Republic Day weekend rush: Coldplay and Kumbh drive travel interest

Coldplay is set to perform two back-to-back shows at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad over the weekend

Republic Day weekend rush: Coldplay and Kumbh drive travel interest
Updated On : 24 Jan 2025 | 9:59 PM IST

CCPA issues notices to Ola and Uber over differential pricing practices

CCPA seeks response from Apple regarding iPhone's alleged performance issues

CCPA issues notices to Ola and Uber over differential pricing practices
Updated On : 23 Jan 2025 | 11:51 PM IST

Fssai directs FMCG firm Patanjali to recall red chilli powder batch

In an exchange filing on Thursday, Patanjali stated it had received the order on January 16

Fssai directs FMCG firm Patanjali to recall red chilli powder batch
Updated On : 23 Jan 2025 | 8:16 PM IST

NRAI to step up gas on ONDC to challenge Zomato & Swiggy's dominance

Restaurant body to strengthen ONDC presence amid private labelling and high commission woes

NRAI to step up gas on ONDC to challenge Zomato & Swiggy's dominance
Updated On : 21 Jan 2025 | 10:49 PM IST

Indriya jewels plans 100 stores, open to lab grown diamond pivot

The design-focused brand is also open to pivoting into lab grown diamonds if the category sees sustained consumer interest

Indriya jewels plans 100 stores, open to lab grown diamond pivot
Updated On : 18 Jan 2025 | 12:10 AM IST

IHCL takes Qmin to QSR space, aims to make it a Rs 200-crore brand

Hotels behemoth records 20% rise in PAT and revenue in Q3

IHCL takes Qmin to QSR space, aims to make it a Rs 200-crore brand
Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 | 9:51 PM IST

Dabur expects muted revenue growth in Q3; Marico upbeat on top line growth

The maker of Hajmola candy and Real fruit juice said rural consumption continued to be resilient and grow faster than urban in the third quarter

Dabur expects muted revenue growth in Q3; Marico upbeat on top line growth
Updated On : 03 Jan 2025 | 11:19 PM IST

The India Story: Creative entrepreneurs take Indian designs to the world

For all its heritage and craftsmanship, the country has produced only a handful of global brands. But a new generation of creative entrepreneurs is changing that

The India Story: Creative entrepreneurs take Indian designs to the world
Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 12:44 AM IST

V2 Retail aims for Rs 2,800 crore revenue; 250 stores in two years

The company is set to close FY24 with a revenue of Rs 1,800 crore up from Rs 1,150 crore in FY24

V2 Retail aims for Rs 2,800 crore revenue; 250 stores in two years
Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 8:31 PM IST

Food inflation continues to play spoilsport for FMCG sector: Kantar report

The per household average spend in the urban market recorded a 13% jump in a year to reach Rs 6,761 this Oct quarter

Food inflation continues to play spoilsport for FMCG sector: Kantar report
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 11:14 PM IST

Silver lining: Hotels providing customised deals to senior citizens

From specialised senior-friendly tours to redesigned hotel amenities, the industry is becoming increasingly attuned to the unique requirements of elderly travellers

Silver lining: Hotels providing customised deals to senior citizens
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 4:55 AM IST

Titan's Taneira looks to expand market share with focus on metro cities

Taneira will close FY25 with 85 stores and plans to open 15-20 stores every year to take the total count to 125 by FY27

Titan's Taneira looks to expand market share with focus on metro cities
Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 8:13 PM IST

Tourist hotspots have appetite for more offerings, says IHCL CEO & MD

IHCL's plans two offerings in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia each

Tourist hotspots have appetite for more offerings, says IHCL CEO & MD
Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 8:57 PM IST

Premiumisation, retail trends to drive Titan's expansion strategy

Company plans six Helios Luxe stores in FY25, grow them to 35 in two stores

Premiumisation, retail trends to drive Titan's expansion strategy
Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 12:25 AM IST

Tourism minister to meet FM seeking 'infrastructure' status for his sector

The sector has long been demanding infrastructure status, which will help it avail debt at a lower cost and boost reinvestment of profits within the industry

Tourism minister to meet FM seeking 'infrastructure' status for his sector
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 8:44 PM IST

Hospitality CEOs raise demands of infra status, increasing marketing spends

Infrastructure status and easing taxation have been a long-standing demand of the sector

Hospitality CEOs raise demands of infra status, increasing marketing spends
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 7:37 PM IST

RBI has a tough balancing act to do: Ficci's Harsha Vardhan Agarwal

Agarwal expresses confidence of pick up in private capex and opportunities arising out of US president-elect Donald Trump's tariff war

RBI has a tough balancing act to do: Ficci's Harsha Vardhan Agarwal
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 12:13 AM IST
Jubilant Bhartia Group to acquire 40% stake in Coca-Cola's bottler HCCB
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 12:15 AM IST