Parth Traders

Our place, Parth Traders, is at Plot No. 242 Shop No. 6 in GIDC, right across from Apna Bazaar in Odhav. It’s a busy little corner of the world. Being right opposite the bazaar means there is always traffic and people walking by. We spend our mornings opening up the shutters and getting the shop ready for whoever might drop in. As traders, our inventory changes depending on what is available and what people are looking for lately. Shop No. 6 isn't a huge space, so we have to be smart about where we put everything. Sometimes it feels like we are playing a game of Tetris with the crates and boxes. We have been in Odhav for a while and we know the rhythms of the area. It gets really crowded during the middle of the day. Most of the time, it’s just us handling the orders and making sure the counts are right. We don’t use any high-tech systems, just a lot of lists and memory. If someone needs something, we go look for it in the back. It is a simple business model, really. We just try to be honest about what we have and when it will arrive. It’s a lot of talking to people and checking invoices, but it keeps the day moving along. Usually, we close up right as the bazaar is getting its second wind for the evening.