From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji

Panaji, Jul 29: British businessmen are highest amongst the various nationals to set up their shops in the coastal state of Goa famous for its beaches.

The status report tabled on the floor of Goa legislative assembly today revealed that 85 foreigners are doing the businesses in Goa, some as early as 10 years.

In all, foreigners from 21 nations are on a business visa in the state, known more as a tourist destination which attracts 4 lac international guests every year.

The tabulated details tabled by state home minister Ravi Naik reveals that 33 Britishers are having their businesses in this coastal state.

Germans are second highest in number to have their businesses in this state. In all nine Germans are trading here.

Interestingly, eight Portuguese nationals have set up their business in this state which was their colony till 1961.

The report tabled on the floor of the house indicate that the citizens of Belgium, Sweden, Portugal, Netherlands, Russia, Israel, America, Italy, France, Holland, Germany, Britain, Greece, Japan, Holland, Japan, Australia, China, Switzerland, South Africa and Georgia are having their business here.

Most of these foreigners are in the hospitality sector with some investing in setting up resort here while many running their own restaurants.
 
Interestingly, Sarvath Palanpur, a German national, is busy imparting yoga training to Indians in the coastal state since 2005.

And Wei Hsiao Yun, the only Chinese national involved in business in Goa has the business visa which mentions that he is dealing in foot-wear.