Soumilee Sona Chandi Private Limited

Out in North 24 Parganas, specifically at Chowmatha Bazar, you can find our shop labeled L-5 in the Panbastee area at building 181. It’s a busy market, so there’s always the sound of people shouting and motorbikes honking right outside the door. We deal with gold and silver, or "Sona Chandi" as everyone says around here. The shop isn't very wide, so when we have more than three customers at once, it feels a bit cramped, but we make it work. We have these glass cases that we spend way too much time cleaning because of all the dust from the road. Most of our day is spent showing people different chains or earrings. Since we are in a bazar, people are always looking for something specific for a festival or a family event. We try to keep a good variety on hand, even if the space is small. The lighting inside is a bit yellow, which makes the gold look nice, I guess. My brother and I usually take turns being behind the counter. Sometimes we share a tiffin while waiting for the afternoon rush to start. It’s not a fancy life, but it’s what we do. We know the other shopkeepers around here, so there is always someone to talk to if things get slow. We just keep the books straight and make sure everything is locked up tight when we head home for the evening. It’s a bit noisy, but it is home.