Tuesday, 16 May 2023
Sunday, 30 April 2023
MAKABI UNLEASH THE TRUE GOAN SPIRIT
PANJIM, GOA: Makabi, it’s all set to create magical cocktails for the world to enjoy with its signature cocktails like “Wild Knight”, “Serious Trouble”, and “Fancy Moves” having a Goan vibe.
“ We have churned out some of the best cocktails with India’s best mixologists involved in putting this together,” informed Mr Mario Sequeira, Director of Tonia Group.
“The “Wild Knight” may come across to you as a dark night but we spell it with a “K” and you will have a lot of “wild knights” having fun at Makabi Nights. My recommendation is “Serious Trouble” which is an awesome combination of Makabi and Yagawilde promises to be one of the most scintillating cocktails in town,” informed Mario on a lighter note.
He lauded Fernando Abreu his expert distiller, for his outstanding spirit and wine brews. “ Makabi is the recipe created by my father. Fernando, who does the blending took my father's work ahead with a lot of creativity and research to now place Makabi on a national platform,” informed Mario.
Goans are a creative bunch and their immense creativity shows in the products that are being created in the land of sunny beaches and warm folks. This one brand Makabi has achieved a great product story simply by making a highly creative product.
“The Tonia Group was established well back in 1971 by my father Dr. Antonio Sequeira and we are very proud of our heritage in the liquor industry which started out with the local drink, Feni” informed Mario ahead of the launch of Makabi Nights.
“I feel today we have arrived with some great brands and are ready to go internationally,” said Mario on an optimistic note.
Goa is well known for its famous Feni but there are a whole lot of brands other liquors that Goa can be proud of like Makabi that are geared up to engage the taste buds of Indians all over the country and even international markets.
These brands may be emerging ones yet but are certain to invade the space large brands occupy in the times to come. Makabi besides being great on the rocks also has a clear vision to become a leader in the segment of cocktail mixes with its great recipe of coconut white rum.
Makabi coconut white rum when mixed up in a cocktail can compete with any in its class from around the world.
“Makabi is basically creativity with Goaness. It was my father’s ambition to give the Goans and tourists something related to coconut. Today Makabi is all set to win the hearts of partygoers.” informed Mario.
GOING GLOBAL
India’s top tourist destination Goa is known for its high standard of hospitality truly expressed in great local produce. Today an emerging Coconut White Rum brand, Makabi, a product of one of Goa’s most reputed liquor manufacturers, Tonia Liquor Industries is all set to grow globally.
The flavourful drink Makabi is a great product coming from the sons of the soil of Goa.
Enjoy in true Goan spirit, if you are looking for high quality at a great price Makabi is sure to impress. Can this brand grow to world standards? It surely can, like the many other great Goan products just waiting for the world to embrace.
The world has mostly seen Goa for tourism, fisheries, pharma and real estate but in the years to come the world will see Goa as a place where SME brands will be ready to go global. It is just a matter of time.
The www.tonia.in website showcases a wide array of products the company has been creating since the early 70’s. And there are many companies in various industries that are showing potential investors a highly profitable avenue and place to invest in Goan companies.
In the near future, Goan companies can aspire to be listed on the NSE and NYSE with Makabi raring to go global.
Goa is poised to make a national presence with its fine brands of Gins. There are a huge number of microbreweries and distilleries in Goa with potential products that even can go global. Makabi, a coconut white rum has the potential like many Goan small brands to take on the world. And the one key element of why Goa creates such great products is creativity.
“Our life’s are going to change with Makabi Nights! It's more fun nights to party, fun nights to enjoy and fun nights to bring out the essence of Goa,” informed Mario.
Friday, 10 March 2023
VELJEE GIVES BOOST TO
MSL GAMING COMPANY
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Seen from left are Pranav Bagai (CEO of Mind Sports League, Sidharth Mishra (Co-founder of Mind Sports League (MSL), Ramesh Thotapalli , Farid Veljee and Prajit Ghambir at MSL office, Panjim, recently.
PANJIM: Goa’s businessman, Farid Veljee and serial entrepreneur Ramesh Thotapalli (also a poker industry specialist) have extended support to Mind Sports League (MSL) as investors. Mind Sports League (MSL), a gaming company comprising three entities - Hashtag Poker, Hashtag Productions and Poker Sports League - is revolutionizing traditional poker with its one-stop solution for everything poker.
Hashtag Productions' commitment to creating exceptional content is evident in the way it has set up its state-of-the-art studios in Goa, with complete post-production facilities. This allows the company to be a trailblazer in the field and deliver top-quality content that resonates with its audience.
“ Investing in sports-related gaming companies can be a promising venture for investors who are interested in the intersection of sports and technology. With the increasing popularity of esports and the growth of online gaming, there is significant potential for growth in this industry,” informed Farid Veljee.
Mind Sports League, the parent company of Hashtag Poker, is revolutionizing traditional poker by introducing novel technologies, products, and platforms to create a whole Poker ecosystem.
Hashtag Poker is the flagship product of the parent company that provides a platform for all poker enthusiasts to learn, play and watch- all in one place in a completely risk-free environment
The gaming application offers a breakthrough feature of live video format, enabling seamless experience in social bonding activities and offering young aspirants to participate in round-the-clock freeroll tourneys.
According to a recent report by Lumikai, India's gaming market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27 per cent, from $2.6 billion in FY 2022 to $8.6 billion by 2027.
“As with any investment, there are risks involved and it was important for us to conduct thorough research and analysis before making any investment decisions.
“After a thorough evaluation and considering the company's financial performance, market competition, and management team we're positive that we made the right decision,” said Mr Thotapalli.
The Poker Sports League (PSL) is revolutionizing the game of poker in India with its unique team-based format that promotes healthy competition and community growth.
With big prize pools and a highly competitive environment, PSL has become the largest team-based poker league in the world. Its success is evidenced by the fact that the league's seasons PSL season 3 and 4 were streamed on VOOT, attracting millions of views from professionals, amateurs, and enthusiasts alike.
“Sports apps have become increasingly popular in recent years. It's important to consider the app's functionality, user interface, and overall user experience.
“Hashtag is easy to navigate and provides relevant information in a Hassle-Free manner. It's important to consider the reputation and credibility of the app's developer and any privacy and security concerns that may arise from using the app. We were particularly satisfied when all such concerns were alleviated after a detailed explanation,” informed Thotapalli.
Hashtag Productions is a name synonymous with excellence in the world of Poker in India. Beyond its thriving B2B operations with leading poker companies in India, this pioneering production house has carved out a unique niche for itself as a leader in a range of specialized services.
“The Youth and Goan Gaming Fans can look forward to incorporated features which can enhance the user's experience and engagement with the app. Hashtag is definitely more engaging as it offers features such as live streaming, personalized notifications, and social sharing,” said Veljee.
“From creating dynamic, engaging content to delivering innovative game streaming solutions, Hashtag Productions is leading the way in India's vibrant poker industry”
These include content partnerships, live and corporate events, and more. Yet, it is perhaps in the area of broadcasting and poker streaming with player engagement that Hashtag Productions has truly come into its own,” informed Sidharth Mishra, Co-founder of Mind Sports League (MSL).
The backhand highly skilled team has executed live and virtual streams for all of the top poker companies in India, setting new benchmarks for event coverage and execution in Poker Industry.
The impact of PSL is significant, and its team-based approach has created a more inclusive environment. Hashtag Productions has even created a docu-reality series highlighting individual success stories within the poker community called Poker Mantra, also broadcasted on VOOT.
“The future looks bright for MSL, and we are excited to see where it goes from here,” said Sidharth Mishra.
