Akshara Srivastava

Tourism boom, rising spend give wings to travel companies' IPO plans

Last week, airport quick service restaurant player Travel Food Services listed on BSE to raise Rs 2,000 crore

Health drives snacking choices for 72% of Indians: Consumer insights study

Makhana emerges as superfood, making up 19% of health snack market

IHCL Q1FY26 net profit rises 19% to ₹296 crore amid global flare-ups

IHCL posts Rs 296 crore Q1 profit and 32% rise in revenue, signs 12 hotels including wildlife lodges in Africa, targets 400-hotel milestone and future expansion

India beverage dip weighs on PepsiCo Q2, global growth stays firm

PepsiCo reports beverage sales decline in India for Q2 due to early rains impacting FMCG demand; global growth buoyed by no sugar drinks and food volume gains

ITC Hotels hits 200-property mark; Q1 net profit up 54% at ₹133 crore

Revenue from operations grows 15 per cent year-on-year to Rs 815.5 crore; hotel chain plans to add over 7,000 keys through 2030 with brownfield asset focus

ixigo Q1 net profit rises 28% to ₹19 crore, revenue up 73% at ₹314 crore

Driven by higher train and bus ticket bookings, ixigo posted strong Q1 earnings, while its AI agent TARA now handles over 60 per cent of voice calls on its platform

Relais & Châteaux adds Jaipur's Sarvato, eyes growth in new states

French hospitality group identifies 40 properties for expansion in India as Sarvato in Jaipur becomes its latest addition, boosting its presence in the country

Delhi govt mulls 24x7 shops: Restaurants cheer, traders concerned

The Delhi government's proposal to keep shops and markets open round-the-clock is receiving mixed reactions, with restaurants optimistic about growth, while traders flag concerns over costs and safety

Fast-melting ice Shivling leads to surge in Amarnath Yatra cancellations

The 38-day Yatra is officially set to conclude on August 9, but many fear it may end earlier due to the rapid melting of the ice Shivling

Dabur India eyes double-digit CAGR by FY27-28 with wellness focus

Dabur to deepen bets on power brands, health and wellness, and rural expansion to achieve sustainable double-digit growth by FY27-28, says its annual report

Ventive, Marriott expand partnership to add 6 new hotels in India by 2030

Ventive Hospitality and Marriott International expand their partnership to develop six hotels in India by 2030, adding more than 1,400 rooms across key cities

International visa applications from first-time fliers reach all-time high

Visa applications from first-time international travellers in India have surged by 32%, with rising incomes and digital access driving demand from tier 2 and tier 3 cities

IHCL unveils Taj Damdama resort as it eyes double-digit growth in FY26

IHCL unveils its re-imagined Taj Damdama Lake resort and spa in Gurugram, as part of a strategy aimed at achieving double-digit growth in FY26, driven by new openings and sector momentum

HC restrains Patanjali from airing ads criticising Dabur Chyawanprash

The Delhi High Court restrained Patanjali Ayurved from airing TV ads disparaging Dabur's Chyawanprash products, following Dabur's plea for an injunction against the allegedly defamatory campaign.

Airports tap tech to reshape travel and boost commercial potential

The global airport automation market size is projected to surge to $85.12 billion by 2033 from $5.05 billion currently

Travel operators stay nimble as monsoon throws consumers' plans off track

Tourists look for flexible bookings, no-penalty cancellations, and weather insurance

Sony India targets ₹10K crore revenue in 3 years: MD Sunil Nayyar

Audio and imaging will be the two big drivers of growth for the company's revenue goals, he said. He added that the company is also working to create demand in the imaging segment

Singapore healthcare firm Rollins ends investment deal with EaseMyTrip

Online travel agency was to acquire a 30% stake in healthcare company for medical tourism foray

DS Group's Pulse candy clocks ₹750 cr, eyes ₹1,000 cr in next two yrs

The Dharampal Satyapal (DS) group, which distributes the brand through 35 lakh distributors, now plans to expand the brand into new formats to increase the brand's penetration

Crisis is the new normal: Nestle India's outgoing CMD to successor

FMCG market stabilising now, Narayanan tells shareholders during company's AGM