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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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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

Indian food services sector to grow by 8.1% from 2024 to 2028: Report

The sector is the second-biggest employer with 8.5 million people in 2025. This is expected to increase by over 20 per cent to 10.3 million by 2028

Indian food services sector to grow by 8.1% from 2024 to 2028: Report
Updated On : 09 Jul 2024 | 11:31 PM IST

Food inflation, commodity prices remain a challenge: Nestle India

Company declares interim dividend of Rs 2.75 per equity share, final dividend of Rs 8.5 per equity share

Food inflation, commodity prices remain a challenge: Nestle India
Updated On : 08 Jul 2024 | 10:49 PM IST

Bigger, bolder labels: Companies look to put it back on FSSAI table

Industry executives say the transition to new nutritional labelling may have cost implications for companies as they usually have packaging stock for the next few months

Bigger, bolder labels: Companies look to put it back on FSSAI table
Updated On : 07 Jul 2024 | 11:40 PM IST

FSSAI approves proposal for bolder nutritional information on food packets

The amendment aims to empower consumers to better understand the nutritional value of the product they are consuming and make healthier decisions

FSSAI approves proposal for bolder nutritional information on food packets
Updated On : 06 Jul 2024 | 6:40 PM IST

NAPi bats for regulations to deter misleading ads of ultra-processed foods

The public advocacy forum has thus made several recommendations to the government to help curb the promotion and consumption of ultra-processed foods

NAPi bats for regulations to deter misleading ads of ultra-processed foods
Updated On : 05 Jul 2024 | 9:57 PM IST

Creativity that breaks clutter drives sales, brand equity: Kantar report

Talking about trends that emerged during testing of over 1,400 Indian ads for the 4th edition of Kantar's Creative Effectiveness Awards, Mohanty said that hyper-regionalisation is now gaining steam

Creativity that breaks clutter drives sales, brand equity: Kantar report
Updated On : 04 Jul 2024 | 8:05 PM IST

Heatwave grip on May consumption, base-year effect cool GST growth

Analysts suggest that while this does not signify a slowdown, it indicates a moderation in consumption, likely influenced by severe heatwave conditions prevailing in the country during May

Heatwave grip on May consumption, base-year effect cool GST growth
Updated On : 02 Jul 2024 | 10:22 PM IST

Patanjali Foods to acquire Patanjali Ayurved's non-food biz for Rs 1,100 cr

The company has also entered a licensing agreement with Patanjali Ayurved for a 3 per cent turnover-based fee

Patanjali Foods to acquire Patanjali Ayurved's non-food biz for Rs 1,100 cr
Updated On : 01 Jul 2024 | 9:51 PM IST

Offers galore: Restaurants, cafes ready pitch for World T20 final

After India's big upset in the last ICC World Cup event in November 2023, fans will be out in full force on Saturday evening as India takes on South Africa

Offers galore: Restaurants, cafes ready pitch for World T20 final
Updated On : 29 Jun 2024 | 12:08 AM IST

Centre looks to standardise breath analyser equipment to ensure accuracy

The new set of rules provides for various types of tests to ensure the correctness of the instrument

Centre looks to standardise breath analyser equipment to ensure accuracy
Updated On : 28 Jun 2024 | 7:35 PM IST

Wine maker Sula Vineyard eyes double-digit growth aided by premiumisation

The premium and elite section of the winery has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 15-20 per cent over the last three years

Wine maker Sula Vineyard eyes double-digit growth aided by premiumisation
Updated On : 23 Jun 2024 | 11:06 PM IST

Easing inflation no respite for people's financial woes: Kantar report

Rural market 'bright spot' for consumer goods products, says consumer research firm

Easing inflation no respite for people's financial woes: Kantar report
Updated On : 21 Jun 2024 | 11:11 PM IST

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