Akshara Srivastava, Business Standard

All stories by Akshara Srivastava, Business Standard

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?
Rediff.com1 days ago

'We expect inbound numbers in 2025 to come close to pre-pandemic levels -- if not fully...

'There Was Chaos At Every Gate'
Rediff.com3 days ago

Flyers faced a double blow as air fares on Air India flights out of Delhi and those of...

Consumer durable firms set to hike prices as rupee slides
Rediff.com3 days ago

As the rupee has been on a downward slide and crossed 90 a dollar, consumer electronics...

'The Big Fat Indian Wedding Has Only Gotten Fatter'
Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'...since the pandemic, driven by the worlds of influencers and Bollywood.'

HDFC pips TCS as India's most-valued brand
Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Financial services giant HDFC Bank, carrying a brand value of $44.9 billion, has surged...

Sebi Eases IPO Lock-In Rules
Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Sebi has proposed allowing depositories to mark such pledged shares as...

Tourism Faces Jolt After Delhi Blast
Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'Tourists from long-haul markets such as the US, UK, and Western Europe are especially...

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'
Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

'An asset must generate income. Equities yield dividends, bonds pay coupons, deposits...

Glowcations: When Travel Becomes Skincare Routine
Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

More Indians are choosing trips based on beauty rituals, skincare treatments and access...

'Banks Need To Reinvent Themselves'
Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Reinvention is not a hugely difficult task. With technology as available today, you...

UPI Goes Global, Fintech Hits A Wall
Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

'When you think of cross-border payments, the first things that come to mind are risk,...

JLR Cyberattack Triggers $2.55 Billion Shockwave
Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

At an estimated 1.9 billion in losses and over 5,000 UK organisations affected, the...

'Napcations' Catch On In India
Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Instead of ticking off bucket-list activities, 'Nap'cations revolve around curated...

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark
Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The principal problem lies in lack of training infrastructure and relatively lax safety...

Tourist Footfalls Drop Across J&K, Ladakh
Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'The Pahalgam terror attacks and the conflict that followed were a big blow to local...

Why ecom platforms are under govt lens
Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is looking into complaints of additional charges being...

Gold, Silver Shine As Stocks Slip
Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

'The frenzy for gold is primarily due to the uncertainty surrounding the tariff war.'

Hotel Industry Faces Crores in GST Demands
Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'This is not a case of tax evasion but the result of long-standing ambiguities in GST...

FMCG majors cut prices as firms pass on GST benefit to consumers
Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Several fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies have said that they would pass on...

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans
Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Strong demand for cultural and spiritual hubs is expected for destinations like...