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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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After paints, Aditya Birla group forays into Rs 6.7 trn jewellery retail

Group aims for brand to be among top three national players in five years

After paints, Aditya Birla group forays into Rs 6.7 trn jewellery retail
Updated On : 26 Jul 2024 | 11:10 PM IST

Nestle net profit up 7% as key brands register double-digit growth

The company had reported a net profit of Rs 698.3 crore in the year-ago period

Nestle net profit up 7% as key brands register double-digit growth
Updated On : 26 Jul 2024 | 12:10 AM IST

Parle, Britannia emerge India's top chosen FMCG brands, says Kantar

The five most chosen out-of-home beverage brands in India are Thums Up, Frooti, Amul, Maaza, and Bisleri

Parle, Britannia emerge India's top chosen FMCG brands, says Kantar
Updated On : 25 Jul 2024 | 11:00 PM IST

Rural volumes likely to overtake urban by FY25-end, says Kantar report

Kantar report says rural growth largely led by rise in population rather than consumption

Rural volumes likely to overtake urban by FY25-end, says Kantar report
Updated On : 25 Jul 2024 | 11:00 PM IST

Mars Wrigley aims 50% of premium chocolate gifting market in a decade

Mars Wrigley currently has a 3 per cent share of the Indian chocolate market. It sells brands like Snickers, Galaxy, Mars, Bounty, and Twix along with chewing gums like Boomer and Orbit

Mars Wrigley aims 50% of premium chocolate gifting market in a decade
Updated On : 24 Jul 2024 | 11:02 PM IST

Budget 2024: FM Sitharaman continues with push for spiritual tourism

The government will also start a comprehensive development initiative for the city of Rajgir in Bihar, which holds immense religious significance for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains

Budget 2024: FM Sitharaman continues with push for spiritual tourism
Updated On : 24 Jul 2024 | 8:50 PM IST

Budget 2024: Consumer goods firms may see an upswing after year of lull

Announcements may put more money in hands of taxpayers boosting consumer demand

Budget 2024: Consumer goods firms may see an upswing after year of lull
Updated On : 24 Jul 2024 | 12:51 AM IST

With double-digit volume growth in Q2, Coca-Cola bullish on India

The company's consolidated unit case volume grew 2 per cent

With double-digit volume growth in Q2, Coca-Cola bullish on India
Updated On : 23 Jul 2024 | 8:34 PM IST

Hitting snooze button: Rest assured, sleep economy is taking off

From AI-enabled mattresses and pillow menus to sleep therapists, restful nights are big business

Hitting snooze button: Rest assured, sleep economy is taking off
Updated On : 22 Jul 2024 | 11:02 PM IST

Tourism sector witnessed revival, foreign arrivals went up: Eco Survey

Public policy should pay particular attention to boosting the tourism sector, Survey notes

Tourism sector witnessed revival, foreign arrivals went up: Eco Survey
Updated On : 22 Jul 2024 | 10:25 PM IST

Patanjali Foods Q1 FY25 results: Net profit rises 200% to Rs 263 crore

The company had reported a net profit of Rs 87.8 crore in the year ago period

Patanjali Foods Q1 FY25 results: Net profit rises 200% to Rs 263 crore
Updated On : 19 Jul 2024 | 8:06 PM IST

THE K-craze: FMCG companies to restaurants, all ride 'Hallyu Wave'

Companies expand offerings beyond noodles, trade witnessing a food twist

THE K-craze: FMCG companies to restaurants, all ride 'Hallyu Wave'
Updated On : 19 Jul 2024 | 12:03 AM IST

Budget 2024: Hospitality sector seeks infra status, single window clearance

Budget 2024: Industry leaders have urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to accord infrastructure status for hotels across all categories built at a project cost of Rs 10 crore and above

Budget 2024: Hospitality sector seeks infra status, single window clearance
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 12:36 PM IST

Swiggy, Zomato may hike platform fee further to Rs 10-15, say restaurants

Many restaurants ask for high commissions charged by food delivery platforms to be slashed

Swiggy, Zomato may hike platform fee further to Rs 10-15, say restaurants
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 12:47 AM IST

Budget 2024: FMCG sector seeks more spending in rural areas to push demand

Ahead of the Union Budget, the consumer sector is calling on the govt to enhance both rural and urban infra, create a more business-friendly environment, and prioritise measures to boost demand

Budget 2024: FMCG sector seeks more spending in rural areas to push demand
Updated On : 15 Jul 2024 | 9:34 AM IST

Super Sunday: Volley of sports action nets big gains for eateries

Wimbledon, Euro Cup, and Copa America drive late-night deliveries

Super Sunday: Volley of sports action nets big gains for eateries
Updated On : 14 Jul 2024 | 11:54 PM IST

Airbnb sees 30% bookings surge from Indian guests for Paris Olympics

Held once every four years, the hospitality major has observed that travellers from more than 160 countries have booked their stays for the duration of the Games

Airbnb sees 30% bookings surge from Indian guests for Paris Olympics
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 5:50 PM IST

From Kardashians to Samsung chief, celebs to attend Ambani wedding

100 chartered flights to land in Mumbai; hotel rents shoot up

From Kardashians to Samsung chief, celebs to attend Ambani wedding
Updated On : 11 Jul 2024 | 11:50 PM IST

India a big, long-term growth market, says beverage major PepsiCo

Beverage major sees double-digit growth in convenient foods, beverages in Q2 in India

India a big, long-term growth market, says beverage major PepsiCo
Updated On : 11 Jul 2024 | 11:18 PM IST

FMCG major Dabur India to kickstart fourth phase of added sugar reduction

Company to expand rural footprint, premium portfolio to drive growth in FY25

FMCG major Dabur India to kickstart fourth phase of added sugar reduction
Updated On : 11 Jul 2024 | 10:52 PM IST