India, Sept. 24 -- After arriving in Sri Lanka, Indian businessman Viraj Panchal fell in love with the Island Nation and expanded his business here. He is also running one of the most popular restaurants in Colombo city- Mango Tree. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra catches up to know his journey in Sri Lanka so far. Excerpts:

Tell us about your journey from India to Sri Lanka?

I arrived in Sri Lanka in 1992 and was involved in a buying office business of Readymade Garments Exports from Sri Lanka to the USA. In 1998 I invested to start up a Readymade Garment Manufacturing factory under the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka for exports from the USA to the UK. In 2004 I invested to start up The Mango Tree - North Indian Restaurant and in 20...