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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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86% Indian CEOs optimistic about country's economic growth: PwC survey

India reclaims 5th position among investment destinations in the world after slipping to 9th in 2023: PwC survey

86% Indian CEOs optimistic about country's economic growth: PwC survey
Updated On : 16 Jan 2024 | 11:12 PM IST

Mother Dairy expands milk portfolio with launch of buffalo milk variant

The company expects this segment to grow by 10 per cent year-on-year and achieve total volume sales of two lakh litres per day (LLPD) from the variant by March next year

Mother Dairy expands milk portfolio with launch of buffalo milk variant
Updated On : 16 Jan 2024 | 5:39 PM IST

Coca-Cola India's bottling arm refranchises operations in 3 regions

Move will bring scale and contiguity to business, says bottling arm of Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola India's bottling arm refranchises operations in 3 regions
Updated On : 12 Jan 2024 | 11:37 PM IST

Govt draft guidelines to bar misleading ads by coaching institutes

Institutes cannot claim 100% placement for students, say guidelines

Govt draft guidelines to bar misleading ads by coaching institutes
Updated On : 09 Jan 2024 | 8:10 PM IST

Starbucks plans to accelerate growth to 1,000 stores in India by 2028

The company currently operates over 390 stores across 54 Indian cities, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru

Starbucks plans to accelerate growth to 1,000 stores in India by 2028
Updated On : 09 Jan 2024 | 5:27 PM IST

CMS Info Systems reports 9.3% growth in retail consumption trends

In data shared with Business Standard, the company said the Y-o-Y growth in the October and November period has been at 12.5 per cent, pointing at robust growth in the third quarter as well

CMS Info Systems reports 9.3% growth in retail consumption trends
Updated On : 03 Jan 2024 | 8:20 PM IST

Puneet Chhatwal takes over as FAITH chairman; will also remain Prez of HAI

Chhatwal is the managing director and chief executive officer at Indian Hotels Company Limited. He will be taking over from Nakul Anand, the former executive director at ITC Hotels

Puneet Chhatwal takes over as FAITH chairman; will also remain Prez of HAI
Updated On : 03 Jan 2024 | 6:57 PM IST

Consumer durables see premiumisation shift, affordable segment lags

The premiumisation trend was visible among all key categories like televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines

Consumer durables see premiumisation shift, affordable segment lags
Updated On : 28 Dec 2023 | 10:33 PM IST

IHG Hotels & resorts focused on bringing more luxury offerings to India

The company's market share grew by 1.2%, biz surpassed pre-Covid levels

IHG Hotels & resorts focused on bringing more luxury offerings to India
Updated On : 27 Dec 2023 | 9:33 PM IST

Establishment of aviation ombudsman needs deliberations: Aviation secretary

Airlines free to charge fees for preferential seats during web check-in: Aviation secretary

Establishment of aviation ombudsman needs deliberations: Aviation secretary
Updated On : 26 Dec 2023 | 12:24 PM IST

Luxury renaissance: All that made 2023 a year of opulence and achievement

The country set new benchmarks in the luxury sector this year, attracting the world's top brands and exporting the finest

Luxury renaissance: All that made 2023 a year of opulence and achievement
Updated On : 22 Dec 2023 | 6:05 PM IST

Consumer durables see single-digit growth as penetration remains low

CEAMA has been pushing to have the government lower the GST charge on products to help give the sector a boost

Consumer durables see single-digit growth as penetration remains low
Updated On : 08 Dec 2023 | 9:50 AM IST

Versuni witnesses great festival season with premium products driving sales

Taurani added that the festival season also reversed the post-Covid slowdown that the small appliances market was witnessing

Versuni witnesses great festival season with premium products driving sales
Updated On : 06 Dec 2023 | 9:40 PM IST

A nod to the old and the new at iconic Taj Mansingh hotel in Delhi

The hotel has spent close to Rs 250 crores in renovation. These changes - a homage to the past while future proofing the hotel - have been made to cater to the evolving needs of patrons

A nod to the old and the new at iconic Taj Mansingh hotel in Delhi
Updated On : 01 Dec 2023 | 11:22 PM IST

Raising the bar: How Indian whisky brands are making a splash in West

Whisky consumption in India is set to reach 289.49 million cases by 2027-28, according to a Research and Markets report

Raising the bar: How Indian whisky brands are making a splash in West
Updated On : 29 Nov 2023 | 10:04 PM IST

Beverage giant Coca-Cola joins ONDC, launches marketplace Coke Shop

The initial association with ONDC is being supported through SellerApp, which will help the company leverage the ONDC network with its data-driven insights, market intelligence, and strategies

Beverage giant Coca-Cola joins ONDC, launches marketplace Coke Shop
Updated On : 24 Nov 2023 | 6:53 PM IST

Flavours of ICC Cricket World Cup final on apps: Food and flowers

Quick delivery platforms cater to demand surge, from pizza and burgers to coconuts and flowers for worship

Flavours of ICC Cricket World Cup final on apps: Food and flowers
Updated On : 19 Nov 2023 | 10:36 PM IST

World Cup Final: Restaurants, cinemas ready for the giant screen party

Expecting a surge in revenues and full houses when Men in Blue take on Australia in the cricket World Cup final

World Cup Final: Restaurants, cinemas ready for the giant screen party
Updated On : 17 Nov 2023 | 11:30 PM IST

FMCG major Nestle India on track to launch plant-based protein products

"We will be coal-free by next year and furnace-oil free also in a reasonable amount of time," Suresh Narayanan added

FMCG major Nestle India on track to launch plant-based protein products
Updated On : 17 Nov 2023 | 8:13 PM IST

ICC Men's Cricket WC final: Room tariff crosses Rs 1L, airfares soar 400%

The stage is set for a high-octane India-Australia finale at the Narendra Modi Stadium, and cricket enthusiasts are flocking to be part of the action

ICC Men's Cricket WC final: Room tariff crosses Rs 1L, airfares soar 400%
Updated On : 16 Nov 2023 | 11:48 PM IST