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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Updated On: 12 Feb 2025 | 6:10 PM IST

Oberoi parent EIH not to go ahead with Rs 254 crore Pune investment

Company net rises 20% in Q3, revenue up 8%

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

Updated On: 11 Feb 2025 | 6:01 AM IST

Chalet Hotels to acquire Westin Resort & Spa, Rishikesh for Rs 530 crore

The company will acquire a 100 per cent stake in Mahananda Spa and Resorts, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mankind Pharma Limited

Updated On: 10 Feb 2025 | 8:23 PM IST