Datta Damodar Naik (born 30 December 1954) is an Indian businessperson and writer.

He is the winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award in Konkani and is part of the Monginis group.

They also run businesses in organic farming, logistics, real estate (Commonwealth Developers) and hospitality.

[3] Naik has also published regular columns in Marathi publications like Sadhana and Antaarnad.

[5] In January 2025, to celebrate his 70th birthday, he was felicitated at a function by politician and writer Shashi Tharoor, who presented Naik with a painting by artist Subodh Kerkar.