Business Goa Magazine - September 2016

In this issue

As we usher in Ganesh Chaurthi in Goa, Business Goa’s consumer focus lists businesses that are gearing up for the festive season. The cover story discusses how the Goods & Services Tax will affect taxation in the country and Goa. We argue that some restaurants levy a service charge on diners, a charge that a customer is not legally bound to pay. Veteran TV journalist Sandesh Prabhudessai looks at the history and growth of TV journalism in Goa. In our ‘starting young’ section, we feature Gautami Raiker, who has created an online portal catering to corporate legal needs. We profile the enterprise of Panjim-based Dangui, and how they have served customers for over 50 years. Goa Tourism Development Corporation Managing Director Nikhil Desai elucidates on the various activities planned to boost and sustain tourism in the state. In our ‘industry’ section, K Sasindran will run you through the success of Marine Electrical Agencies. Our ‘Brand’ story features the interesting cheese experiment in tropical Goa – Kama Artisanal Cheese. The Chowgule Group recently celebrated a century of their enterprise. Our real estate company for the month is Madkaikars Realtors, owned by Pandurang Madkaikar. In our ‘Lady Power’ column, read about Sarita Chavan, who set up a catering business when life threw up a challenge. In the ‘Professional Dossier’ page, we have Dr Shivanand Gauns, one of the most reputed paediatricians in the state, speak to us about the trials and tribulations to professional success. We wind up with a large traditional Goan lunch at Mitasha’s and the utterly ‘Wicked Liquid Brunch’ at the Grand Hyatt Goa, as we say bon appétit! In addition to this, all our regular columns covering all things related to business. Read the September 2016 issue of Business Goa.