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Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? Mr CAESAR A J FERNANDES: We are manufactures of Prefabricated Wooden Cottages and Homes, being the first to start one of its kind modern manufacturing facility in India. What was the Purpose of starting this Business? What issue did it want to solve? Goa started its tourism Industry because of its natural Beauty, white sand Beaches and the Hospitable People. It was never an organized sector, Local People defined hospitality by allowing the Tourists stay in their homes and provide them Local Cuisine. Over the years this industry grew and the locals expanded to make Bamboo or  Bamboo Chatai huts in their compounds to meet the needs/ demands of the Tourism Industry. In my visit to beaches at Palolem and Agonda, I was surprised to see that this Homestay structures made of bamboo /bamboo chatai had no Esthetic , no Toilets attached and absolutely no safety, I was wondering how People could stay or even pay for this kind of structures. We felt that the industry will die its natural death if change does not set in, and I set my self to read through the internet looking for solution for something that would be esthetically pleasing with an attached toilet and is completely safe to stay in . We had a vision to see a change in the Industry, to see that Tourist experience the Beauty of our Beaches and enjoy comfortable stay and recommend Goa to their friends and family allowing the industry Grow and be sustainable. Today we have the largest market share across India for our genuine services and have successfully executed more then 1000 units all over India, adding value to the Tourism Industry and the client who earn better ROI (returns on Investment). Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? Mr CAESAR A J FERNANDES: We have a varied product line starting from child play house, Gazebos, Music Studio, Caravans, Dog Houses ,Garden Lounge,Single Car Garage,Pergola,Coffee Shops. Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? Mr CAESAR A J FERNANDES: Our uniqueness lies in our fully equipped factory which has empowered us to indigenously design and develop various models specifically meeting the needs of clients. Our company maintains high standards by using modern CNC machinery in adopting efficient practices. Offering custom made designs is something that may fall short off ,in almost any industry. We are the only manufacturers in India having our own factory setup using modern sophisticated machinery for our processes. Always looking for latest technique, technology and designs, meeting international standard and trying to match our self with international competitor and understanding their best practices etc. Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? Mr CAESAR A J FERNANDES: The Journey has been a challenging, right from promoting the product , procurement of materials, GST and the issue of licenses of CRZ or Panchayat area. Must say, that all thanks to Father God be the credit for providing divine favors and wisdom to deal with all of this situation , maneuvering each situation was a task. Promotion of the product: It took me 1.5 year to sell our first 7 units, as it was difficult for people to believe and invest  from a bamboo/chatai huts to proper cottages, but building relation and convincing them try, help me to move in sales. The same clients would bring in referral for me being my brand ambassadors. Procurement: most of my prefab before production in Goa, was imported and a couple of time I have had bitter experiences which allowed me to learn process and start manufacturing in India. GST was a great concern it blocks a lot of Capital in source of procurement, with the favor of God we could arrange to extended credit period of payment . issue of licenses of CRZ or Panchayat area this has been a challenge, but in recent time being a part of the shack owner association has helped in fighting in through the courts. For the Panchayat areas the understanding and learning the Panchayat Raj Act book helped us in assisting the local authorities to understand the provision available for wooden Temp structures. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? Mr CAESAR A J FERNANDES:*Employees * Genuiness of the product./Value for price paid *Customer Relationship *Help the client grow through our product by adding value. *Excellent after sales customer service

Great Companies:  Can you commence by telling a little about your business? Preksha Surana: RECODE is an interior design studio. RE stands for REINVENTING spaces. CO stands for COLLABORATING with clients. DE stands for giving attention to DETAIL. We REinvent spaces into something which is intelligent and practical. We COllaborate with clients to make each space feel welcome and embraced while giving meticulous attention to DEtail Great Companies:   How do you provide such quality services to your clients? Is it because of your team or your methods Preksha Surana: We follow a five step process before we start executing the project on site. First step being the interview process, where we understand about the clients personality, needs, choices and preferences. In the second step we provide a floor plan along with a mood board for the client. The mood board gives the vibe, style and colour combinations of various spaces. In the third step we provide 3D renders and walkthrough of all the spaces. This helps the client in understanding how the space would look after completion. In the fourth step we make working drawings. This is like an instruction manual for the contractor to understand how the space has to be built. Fifth step is budgeting. We provide a detailed budget for the client. Only after these processes are done do we start the work on site. This is done to avoid confusion and help with transparency. Great Companies:  Can you provide a gist of the number and types of services provided by Recode? Preksha Surana: We design residential as well as commercial projects.  We do designing, supervision of sites and also help with sourcing and selection of materials for various projects. Great Companies:  How are you able to settle the needs of each of your client in a unique and innovative way ? Preksha Surana: We reflect client personalities in our design by working closely with our clients from the start to the end. Collaboration with various artists is one of our core values. For our projects we collaborate with graphic, fashion and product designers to get the best solutions and aesthetics for our clients. For us each piece of furniture is like a sculpture and hence attention to detail as well as functionality is extremely important. We also have an amazing team of contractors who ensure timely completion and quality work. Great Companies:  What do you plan to achieve 5 years down the line? Preksha Surana: We want to be designing international hotels and residential projects.

Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? Kirandeep Singh Chugh: We provide customised uniforms to all the major schools in northern india 15 out of top 30 school work with us for many years including shriram, pathways ,gd goenka & mother's international. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? Kirandeep Singh Chugh: Institutional uniforms, ppe kits school shoes etc. Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? Kirandeep Singh Chugh: Only company of it's kind which gives one season warranty on all it's products and is still competitive and keeps minimum stock level at all times. Great Companies : What are the struggles and challenges you face? Kirandeep Singh Chugh: Demand forecast is the biggest challenge followed by dead inventories. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? Kirandeep Singh Chugh: A vision to be your category leader along with empowered team for marketing& networking & a world class product.

Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? Subhash Motwani: Namaste Tourism focuses on niche destinations which are not familiar with Indian travellers. We came up with the idea as we believed in the concept that our expertise and know how on destinations which are less explored can be planned by our travel advisors as effortlessly as saying Namaste. We started with Namaste Turkey in 2009 and today we have 12 unique destination specific websites that provides the Indian connection to the lesser known destinations. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? Subhash Motwani: We offer luxury hotel booking , customised itineraries, plan premium incentives and experiential holiday planning is our strength. With our preferred partnership progamme with some of the global luxury hotel brands we are able to offer unique value adds such as  early check-in, late check out, complimentary breakfasts , upgrades and more. In the experiential travel category we also offer marathon tours for Indian active leisure travellers who wish to run the World Major Marathons such as the Berlin Marathon as well as off beat runs such as the Midnight Sun run in Tromso, Norway. Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? Subhash Motwani:Most travel companies offer capital cities only as part of their itineraries. They provide standard programmes whereas we offer off beat destinations which makes the travel experience more authentic as the visitors not only explore the touristy places but are able to visit places that are less travelled thus encouraging responsible tourism as well. Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? Subhash Motwani: The challenges is to explain to visitors that when on holiday , it is good to explore the less crowded places as everyone wants to visit the London, Paris , Prague and Budapest - major towns. Once convinced, the clients come back and appreciate that the beauty in visiting the Provence, Lake Balaton, Liverpool or Cesky Krumlov makes their experience of visiting a country complete and more authentic. We encourage visitors to go beyond the ordinary by introducing unique concepts of travel - hub and spoke, reel to real are some of our innovative initiatives. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? Subhash Motwani: Success in business is to evolve and change constantly as per the emerging trends of the industry. It is doing pro-active rather than reactive selling, understand how tourism needs to be sustainable and balanced. Introducing novel concepts of encouraging rural tourism and maintaining balance through volontourism, reducing carbon foot prints will help in long term conservation of the environment. Overtourism has already lead to catastrophic consequences and we must travel responsibly. Getting out of the comfort zone is the key to success to create innovative ideas and concepts.

Great Companies : Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? Anil Kothari: According to me fashion is something which keeps changing and upgrading also have lots of scope for business if we work on it technically. I was working for an FMCG company for 2 years later came to fashion industry as I was very much focused on fashion and trend, also when the gold price keeps hitting the sky and the risk factors keep increasing I was like why don't I create an replacement for gold jewellerys, there I started my journey and strated sourcing and manufacturing premium class jewellerys which is just next to gold and as young generation girls and woman's more looking our for trendy collections. Today in last 5 years we Fine Shine is a trend setter in the market. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? Anil Kothari: Fine Shine is a retail brand in to sales. We deal with all kind of fashion jewelry from head to toe. We are specialised in wedding jewellerys and styled 1000+ brides in last 5 years. In fashion jewelry "You name it we have it". Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? Anil Kothari: That's an interesting question. We are tied up directly with the manufacturers from various states and countries so the price price to our clients are very reasonable. We are always 6 months forward in market and also an trend setter, so the costumes always find something new in our store. We give one year warranty for the platting and life time warranty for the stones we use in jewellerys. We provide sales after service, our products is 100% repolishable and nikle free so it doesn't affect your skin. Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? Anil Kothari: Initially we faced lots of challenges in business as we were new in the market, it took time for us to grow but now we are holding an strong brand value in south india... We also faced pricing issue few felt our products are expensive, later we proved that according to the quality and designs the price worth it. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? Anil Kothari: Invotive exclusive designs. Digital marking (Be present everywhere). Keep upgrading (Interms of trend and collections). Always suggest the right products to your clients.

Great Companies: What kind of financial services do you provide to your customers? Mohit sharma: as we sell our products on credit basis also , so that is even a kind of financial service  Great Companies: Being recently, established how were you able to make a presence in the market? Mohit sharma: this is a lockdown period , we are working on more visibility through social n online platform like promotions on whatsapp , fb , insta , linkedin etc. Great Companies:  How do you manage to provide tailored solutions according to the needs of each client? Mohit sharma:  we have our own units where we do customise jobs , with prompt deliveries. Great Companies:  How do you provide such quality services to your clients? Is it because of your team or your methods? Mohit sharma: because of our methods , our team work accordingly. Great Companies:  How do you plan to improve and increase your market reach? Mohit sharma: to increase our market reach , we work on contact sphere system , so it improves even we get wide market approach.

Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? JAYESH SHETHIA: We are Basically into High End AV where we Design & Integrate solutions such as Personalized Home Theater`s which includes Sound Acoustics, Complete Surround Sound Solutions to give you that Optimal Sound Experience such as Dolby Atmos etc...with Perfect Screen and Projector for those Million Colours to mesmerize you with Proper selection of Cables & Connectors. We Started this because of my Passion of Music and dance from Childhood and thus got Converted into Business of giving right solutions through Emotions. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? JAYESH SHETHIA: As Said earlier we are System Integrator`s so Services are Designing & Integrating AV products for various Application like Residences, Club Houses, Auditoriums, Gymnasiums,Mini Theater`s , Places of worship. We even set up entire Smart Boardroom Solutions which includes Video Conferencing, Interactive Televisions, Touch Panels, Motorized Televisions, Wireless Microphones, etc. Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? JAYESH SHETHIA: As we are Integrator`s we design the solutions keeping right product and Budget into consideration as Typical dealers will only sell or suggest their products whom they have dealership. We collaborate with Multiple Brands Across India to give you the perfect solutions into your Budget. Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? JAYESH SHETHIA: Mostly Online Selling is the Biggest Challenge for us because it is just Trading for them on Price and Secondly sometimes different vendors do underselling to grab a Project and they end up Compromising on solutions. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? JAYESH SHETHIA: Most important is the Right Education of Product and solutions to Clients who are gonna use it Finally so once Installation is done they are not dependent on us. Attending Service call as precise as possible. Keep updating about new Technologies as said earlier Sound is Emotion and that where they are connected by heart with us.

Great Companies: Can you commence by telling a little about your business? Vishal Gunani: We started off as a trading company dealing in top of the line international window products and peripherals. With a high-ticket size product, we were only working with the top ten companies in the industry. As we spent time understanding the customers, capturing their imagination and feeling the pulse of the market, we were able to shape our product offering accordingly. Today, we are a bespoke windows and doors manufacturing company providing premium product solutions to almost all the A-list architecture firms in the city and some of the most distinguished names, Pan India.In that order, we are extremely vigilant about our sourcing channels and procure only the best and certified raw materials from trusted local and international partners. Also, we’re proud of having built one of the State’s largest window display gallery, which has the versatility to exhibit a dynamic and constantly evolving product range. Great Companies: How do you manage to provide tailored solutions according to the needs of each client? Vishal Gunani: We go a step ahead and factor in additional time to understand the client’s requirements in detail. We help them go over an extensive range of customization options and peripherals. The consulting nature of the education and insight provided helps us identify precise product specifications and deliver as per expectations. This approach has been a cornerstone in our growth thus far and all our clients appreciate the tailor-made solutions. Great Companies: How are your systems, cost effective and provide best alternative solutions? Vishal Gunani: We leverage technology in a meaningful and effective way. It creates a precise roadmap for every project down the finest of details in terms of requirement of materials, availability and pricing. It helps us quote a fair price without having to compromise on margins. On the other hand, our people drive our business. They are in a system of continuous improvement through internationally certified trainings and trade show participation ensuring they are always on top of the market trends. Great Companies: How do you provide such quality services to your clients? Is it because of your team or your methods? Vishal Gunani: It’s a mix of both actually. The right people put through the right SOP’s and processes then makes all the difference. Most of the initial work is streamlined using tried and tested methods and protocols, but the final execution is a people’s charm. Both elements work hand in hand. Great Companies: How do you plan to improve and increase your market reach? Vishal Gunani: In efforts to augment our reach and market penetration, we’ve recently forayed into creating a franchisee network. The model has been carefully crafted to create a win-win situation for the company and the franchisee partners. The initial investment only involves setting up a display gallery as per specifications. The doors and windows will be manufactured centrally at our production unit and HO will facilitate the execution. The franchisee partners will not need to stock up inventory or make room for machinery and processing. It's a lean and effective model and they can hit the ground running.

Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? SWATI SAINI: I am qualified engineer with PGDM top up and was basically into International Sales & marketing of Heavy cables. This turn towards wooden things was bit sudden. Left my job because of some reasons at office and then thought of working as individual cable consultant for manufacturers(I am still doing that), besides that I met few friends who owned some modular furniture showrooms and they wanted me to work with them as partner. Initially I was like, this is just wood which can be sold by anyone but gradually I realized that it also had many creative & technical prospects so I tried to sell a modular kitchen to one of my client and it cracked. During this transaction I learned many things about modular and hardware/fitting and there is how this journey started. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? SWATI SAINI: We are into designing, consultation and execution of modular and non-modular furniture which includes kitchens, wardrobes, cabinetry units, beds, chairs, sofa, space savers, foldable and any type of furniture that you can think of in your home or office space. Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? SWATI SAINI: We believe in 2S system ie Style(our designs) and Satisfaction(of our client and own team) which makes us different from others. Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? SWATI SAINI:Yes, challenges were there as I am not from same background. I am qualified engineer with PGDM top up and was basically into International Sales & marketing of Heavy cables. This turn towards wooden things was bit sudden. I am not a person who can sell product without complete knowledge of the same, so it was very uncomfortable for me initially to cope up with the situation but yes, learning and trainings always work. So, this is how  I can advise my clients or anyone for a particular product aesthetically as well as technically. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? SWATI SAINI: Your commitment is very important. If you are committed, things happen eventually, you will come across the ways through which you can achieve your goal. Bhagwad Geeta also explains, if you have started with all your will power.....then it will definitely happen to you.

Great Companies : Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? AMOL CHILWANT: I have done my MBA in Travel & Tourism, I have done 5 yrs job in various MNC company than I have start my own business in 2008. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? AMOL CHILWANT:Domestic & International Group & Customized Tours Corporate Tours ( MICE). Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? AMOL CHILWANT: Because of Passion, Honesty. Great Companies : What are the struggles and challenges you face? AMOL CHILWANT: When I have started my business that time I don't have single money but one my family Gujarati friend has given finance without any interest than we have start my business. Great Companies : What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? AMOL CHILWANT: Passion, Honesty, Dedication.

Great Companies: Can you commence by telling a little about your business? Ranjith Chandravalsan: Veniteck Solutions a client-centric business fuelled and obsessed by a passion for collaborating and growing into a global concern, offers intelligent IT solutions to small, medium, and corporate businesses in a wide range of trade segments. We believe in client satisfaction and confidentiality, are open to new technologies, and ensure that every project we undertake is an achievement.  Formed in May, 2007, VeniteckSolutions is currently headquartered in Bangalore, India having branches in Melbourne (Australia), Dubai (UAE), Lagos (Nigeria) and Manchester (U.K.).The company cherishes in providing IT Services such as Software Development,Website Designing, Web Development and Mobile Apps & IoT. The company has its main workforce operating from Bangalore supporting its other staff located around the globe.The company was initially named as Dreamz Consortium and operated under the same name for several years till November 2011 when the name was changed to Veniteck Solutions. The reason cited for the name change was that the company wanted a name which would relate to the IT environment. The company logo also changed with the effect of the name change. After that name change the company operates under the same name till now. Great Companies:  How are you able to achieve such an excellent quality with cost effectiveness? Ranjith Chandravalsan: We always work closely with our clients to develop IT solutions that helps them to get the absolute best out of their business. Our staff & team have always adapted appropriate functionality based on years of listening to feedback from past and current customers. We have implemented an inhouse monitoring application for the proper functioning of every staff. Also have a HR who handles any employee related grievances (which has not been needed till date). All our corporate governance policies and procedures are transparent or disclosed to relevant stakeholders. We treat each and every member of this organisation equally and we consider ourselves as a family, where we look after each other. Hence,we call ourselves the Veniteck Family. Great Companies:  What makes you different from thousands of other technical firms in India? Ranjith Chandravalsan: Our vision for today is to nurture passionate innovators, create the best work environment, focus on clients’ needs and transform their vision into reality through our skills and expertise for an enhanced, quicker and rewarding solution that will have an enduring impact. Our vision for the future is to strive and grow into a global concern, professedand valued as proficient, partner with clients to help build a resilient, agile, contemporary trade with inventive technologies and maximise their corporate dreams. Great Companies: How do you manage to provide tailored solutions according to the needs of each client? Ranjith Chandravalsan: As we work closely with our clients to understand their business needs, then analyse the requirements & also identify the pain points in their daily activities. Based on these analysis, we suggest the solution, which could be a tailor made solution if it has to be a quick solution, then we can customise a readily available product from the market. Great Companies: How do you plan to improve and increase your market reach? Ranjith Chandravalsan: We are promoting ourselves digitally & also plan to set up a marketing team in the coming months.

Great Companies: Can you commence by telling a little about your organisation? Veena Nanda: Sunshine’s Nest and Gardens, offers unique landscaping designs, using some of the best, trendy outdoor products & plants. We specialise in creating classy, manageable and innovative outdoor spaces. Sunshine’s is the brain child of Ms. Veena Nanda, a landscapist who also specialises in the art of Bonsai and has been in the business of creating beautiful garden spaces for the past 22yrs. Sunshine is identified for the Quality and Uniqueness of services it offers. Anything pertaining to outdoor is our specialty. Here is a brief list of our products and services.... Designing and Landscaping gardens for villas, pent houses, terrace gardens, corporates, resorts and community parks. Creating Zen gardens Designing, fabricating and installing Pergolas & Gazebos, Facades, Floor decking, Partitions and Bamboo structures Fiberglass Portable Swimming Pools and Pool Enclosures from Europe Fiberglass Sculptures & Water features Civil work related to gardens Outdoor 3 Tire Umbrellas, Tensile Structures and Awnings Installation of self-irrigating vertical Gardens, small and large Laying of lawns on ground and terraces gardens Decorative overlays, Synthetic Turf All types of flooring and roofing solutions Manufacturing and laying of Attangudi tiles Stone lighting, sculptures, benches and stepping stones Classy, light and unique Fiberglass furniture Synthetic Rattan furniture Light weight fiberglass planters in all shapes and sizes Ceramic urns and planters in assorted sizes Building of Outdoor Bar areas and furniture for bar & lounge Great Companies:  How do you cater to the unique needs of each of  your client and provide quality services with the same uniqueness? Veena Nanda: When it comes to gardens I believe it is important to create a space the client is dreaming of rather than just doing anything that just looks good. The first thing therefore I do is understand how the client visualises the space, what is the utiility of that space for eg. is it for parties, for kids play area, just an ornamental garden to admire or something where one could relax and  do some yoga. Only after I have understood this I come up with a design that suits the clients requirement, ensuring it looks different and unique. Since I earlier ran a garden boutique myself and imported a lot of garden products, I still have access to a lot of amazing unique products other importers bring into the country. I make the most of these products and create pretty, easily maintainable and affordable garden spaces. Great Companies:  What makes you different from thousands of other architectural organisations in India? Veena Nanda: Well I am a perfectionist and an artist. My USP is my eye for detail and patience!! Being an artist and a Bonsai specialist it gives me an edge over other landscape designers. I am able to create beautiful theme gardens using some of the most beautiful and unique garden products which I personally source from different importers. Creating pretty outdoor spaces with the right ambiance & incorporating the right products to add character to the space, is what makes my work so special. Great Companies:  How do you plan to improve and increase your market reach? Veena Nanda: Most of my work comes from word of mouth. I am presently very visible on fb with over 20000 followers. That apart I am aggressively marketing my services through BNI. I plan to keep adding people to my list for networking!! I have now started conducting Bonsai workshops for large corporates, which gives me lot of visibility. Great Companies:  What do you plan to achieve 5 years down the line? Veena Nanda: My dream plan has always been to open a garden center in Bangalore which must be one of its kind in the country. It should sprawl over 3-4 acres and should have everything that suits an outdoor space. There should be an ocean of options for customers to choose from with any budget! These could be furniture, lighting, water features, sculptures, paving stones, stepping stones, vertical garden, bamboo houses, wooden cottages, awnings, wooden decking, fibre structures like pergolas, gazebos, bar counters, etc. I would also like to sell some of the most exotic plants, orchids, ferns, water plants, etc. It would also have a huge collection of water creations like ponds, bolders, cobblestone, fish ponds, aquariums, terraniums, etc. This is my dream project which I would like to achieve in the next 5 yrs!