Hospitality Industry – SRK Analytics

Commercial LPG Prices Slashed by ₹192, Offering Relief to Hospitality Sector

State-run energy major Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has announced a significant reduction in the prices of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, effective August 1. The price of a 19…

Prasenjit Bhowmik August 2, 2026

Economy

World Cup Drives U.S. Consumer Spending to Four-Year High in June, Bank of America Data Shows

Discover how the 2026 FIFA World Cup boosted US consumer spending to a four-year high as soccer fans energized local businesses.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Business Insights

Global World Cup Tourism Audit Reveals Mixed Economic Returns for Host Cities and Hotels

Discover how the World Cup brought record revenues to luxury hotels but left local businesses and secondary host cities struggling to meet financial goals.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Business Insights

India’s Consumer Watchdog Penalizes 41 Restaurant Chains Over Illegal Service Charges

India penalizes major restaurant chains like Chaayos for illegal service charges, signaling a major crackdown on unfair dining fees.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 19, 2026

Economy

World Cup Sparks Strongest U.S. Consumer Spending Growth in Four Years

The FIFA World Cup triggered the biggest US consumer spending surge in four years as fans boosted local economies and discretionary retail.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 19, 2026

Business Insights

OYO Parent Oravel Stays Files Updated IPO Papers for ₹6,650 Crore Fresh Issue

Oravel Stays Limited, the parent company of hospitality giant OYO, has officially filed updated draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering…

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 30, 2026

Emerging Market

Darden Restaurants Faces Softening Demand Amid Earnings Beat

Darden beat earnings but warns of softening demand, revealing a challenging outlook for casual dining as consumer spending cools.

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 26, 2026