"These are the most enthralling times the Indian restaurant sector is experiencing. It is a key segment of the Indian economy and is the third highest segment in the service industry, after retail and insurance. However, there are many factors that pose as a strong challenge for its growth. For sustained growth, it is important for the government to recognize the increasing contribution of the hospitality sectors and give it an 'infrastructure' status."

Mr. Riyaaz Amlani, CEO and Managing Director of Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt Ltd (IEHPL) is a thorough homebred restaurateur and the youngest of the lot as well. With over 18 unique brand identities to his credit, Mr. Riyaaz runs his business on passion. All his restaurants have not only won various awards in India, but have also been acknowledged internationally by being nominated for UK's Restaurant & Bar Design Award as well as shortlisted for Miele's Top 50 Restaurants in Asia and recognized in Time Out Mumbai's Top 10 Best Restaurateurs in India.

Mr. Riyaaz took over as President, National Restaurant Association of India in 2014 for which he was unanimously selected by his peers. Under his leadership, NRAI won the Hookah case in Supreme Court in December 2014, closed the long pending MRP Case in February 2015 and got the government approval for operating Micro-breweries in Delhi in July 2015.