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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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Cutting wastage part of 100-day agenda: Food minister Chirag Paswan

Reducing wastage of perishable items through methods like cold storage and irradiation

Cutting wastage part of 100-day agenda: Food minister Chirag Paswan
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 9:38 PM IST

Consumer affairs secretary warns e-commerce sites on dark patterns

The government has been working towards eliminating the usage of dark patterns by e-commerce platforms

Consumer affairs secretary warns e-commerce sites on dark patterns
Updated On : 18 Jun 2024 | 10:25 PM IST

Innovation key pillar of growth for Nestle India, says annual report

Penetration, premiumisation and innovation combined with disciplined resource allocation were the key growth drivers for the business, the report stated

Innovation key pillar of growth for Nestle India, says annual report
Updated On : 17 Jun 2024 | 10:37 PM IST

Centipede in ice cream: Amul seeks return of tub to launch investigation

On Sunday, a woman from Noida shared photos on social media platform X, showing a centipede in the packaging

Centipede in ice cream: Amul seeks return of tub to launch investigation
Updated On : 17 Jun 2024 | 10:07 PM IST

Air conditioner manufacturers raise capacity to cater to demand surge

The investment will help the co to increase production capacity to 15 lakh units per annum at both plants. It currently produces 9 lakh units at its Ghiloth plant and 11.2 lakh units at Sricity plant

Air conditioner manufacturers raise capacity to cater to demand surge
Updated On : 14 Jun 2024 | 8:29 PM IST

How Amul navigated the tricky terrains of India's ice cream market

Amul has expanded from 19 operational ice cream plants until last year to 25, having invested more than Rs 1,000 crore this year in capacity. It aims to double ice cream capacity in two years

How Amul navigated the tricky terrains of India's ice cream market
Updated On : 14 Jun 2024 | 6:32 AM IST

On table: Eye on prices of 16 more food items to protect 'garib ki thali'

Interim Budget-FY25 proposed to spend over Rs 43 crore for strengthening price monitoring cells at Centre and states

On table: Eye on prices of 16 more food items to protect 'garib ki thali'
Updated On : 12 Jun 2024 | 11:43 PM IST

Nestle India to pay royalty fee to Swiss parent at current rate of 4.5%

As many as 57 per cent of the company's shareholders had rejected the proposal, the company had informed the exchanges

Nestle India to pay royalty fee to Swiss parent at current rate of 4.5%
Updated On : 12 Jun 2024 | 10:58 PM IST

Taj becomes world's strongest hotel brand on back of rapid revenue growth

Taj's brand value soared to $545 million, stated the report.

Taj becomes world's strongest hotel brand on back of rapid revenue growth
Updated On : 12 Jun 2024 | 9:41 PM IST

Implementing 100-day agenda a priority: Consumer Affairs minister Joshi

Talking about the National Food Security Act, he said that a system has already been set in place, adding that he will work towards strengthening it

Implementing 100-day agenda a priority: Consumer Affairs minister Joshi
Updated On : 11 Jun 2024 | 11:50 PM IST

Pralhad Joshi: From mining coal to building green energy and food security

Joshi is considered a trusted ally by MPs across parties and this has helped him push for coal reforms in states and get support from various departments such as railways and shipping

Pralhad Joshi: From mining coal to building green energy and food security
Updated On : 11 Jun 2024 | 12:50 AM IST

Pizza chain Domino's plans to operate 4,000 outlets in four years

With 2,000 outlets in 421 cities, chain shifts focus to dine-in

Pizza chain Domino's plans to operate 4,000 outlets in four years
Updated On : 10 Jun 2024 | 9:22 PM IST

Busting dark patterns, mediation on agenda of consumer affairs ministry

DoCA will create a platform to put consumers in touch with officials to help resolve their grievances before they reach litigation stage

Busting dark patterns, mediation on agenda of consumer affairs ministry
Updated On : 10 Jun 2024 | 12:13 AM IST

Adani Wilmar eyes high-end clients as it looks to increase premium play

To drive growth in the category, the company is now targeting the premium consumer

Adani Wilmar eyes high-end clients as it looks to increase premium play
Updated On : 07 Jun 2024 | 2:54 PM IST

Demand-supply imbalance will help ARR growth, says Vikram Oberoi

The group plans to open two new hotels - The Oberoi Rajgarh with 65 keys and The Oberoi Vindyavilas wildlife resort in the Bandhavgarh region of Madhya Pradesh - in the ongoing financial year

Demand-supply imbalance will help ARR growth, says Vikram Oberoi
Updated On : 06 Jun 2024 | 11:34 PM IST

Food processing industry should focus on quality, says Anita Praveen

Addressing stakeholders, secretary said that the industry will have to stand for itself by building quality products, adding that ultra-processed food cannot become the cause of disease

Food processing industry should focus on quality, says Anita Praveen
Updated On : 05 Jun 2024 | 11:59 PM IST

FMCG major Dabur seeking clarity on FSSAI's 100% fruit juice directive

The firm sells its 'Real Activ' brand with the claim of 100 per cent juice

FMCG major Dabur seeking clarity on FSSAI's 100% fruit juice directive
Updated On : 05 Jun 2024 | 8:01 PM IST

Remove claim of '100% fruit juice' from labels, ads: FSSAI directs FBOs

The regulation states that the word "reconstituted" must be mentioned against the name of the juice that is reconstituted from the concentrate

Remove claim of '100% fruit juice' from labels, ads: FSSAI directs FBOs
Updated On : 04 Jun 2024 | 12:42 AM IST

Selling like hot cakes: Online sales blaze as consumers click to stay cool

One of the main players in the quick commerce space- Swiggy Instamart, has witnessed a sharp rise in sales of juices, cold drinks, and ice creams

Selling like hot cakes: Online sales blaze as consumers click to stay cool
Updated On : 02 Jun 2024 | 11:33 PM IST

Summer-centric products sizzle as heatwaves persist across country

Beverage major Coca-Cola also reported a spike in demand across its portfolio

Summer-centric products sizzle as heatwaves persist across country
Updated On : 02 Jun 2024 | 10:41 PM IST