Rathi Trading & Kirana Store

If you’re down near the Isanpur Bus Stand in Ahmedabad, you’ll find Rathi Trading & Kirana Store. We’re right across from the Isanpur Jimkhana. It’s a good spot because there’s always people getting off the buses or coming from the gymkhana. I’ve been working here for quite some years now. The shop is filled with all the usual things you’d need for your house. I try to keep the shelves stocked, but sometimes things run out faster than I expect. It’s a bit of a juggle. The 380001 area is pretty busy, so there’s never a dull moment. I like sitting on my stool near the entrance and watching the world go by when it’s quiet. But it isn't quiet for long. Someone always needs a packet of salt or some oil. We don't have a big team of people, just a few of us making sure everything runs okay. We don't use any of those fancy computer systems for everything; we still do a lot of things the old-fashioned way. It works for us and our customers don't seem to mind. Sometimes the rain leaks in a little near the back door during monsoon season, but we just put a bucket down and keep going. That’s just life in a local shop. We’re not looking to change the world, just to sell some groceries and stay part of the neighborhood.