Agrawal Dal & Oil Mill

Our mill is situated at F-5 in the Riico Industrial Area. Being in an industrial zone means there is always a lot of activity around us. You have heavy trucks moving in and out of the lanes all day long, and there is a constant hum of machinery from the neighboring units. We focus on dal and oil, so the air inside always has a specific earthy smell to it that sticks to your clothes. It’s a large space with high ceilings, but it still gets incredibly warm during the peak of summer. We spend a lot of our time overseeing the presses and the sorting machines. There are always stacks of wooden pallets near the loading dock, and we have to be careful when moving the forklift around. The floors are stained with oil in some places, which is expected in a place like this. We don’t have a fancy reception area. If someone comes to see us, they usually just walk through the main bay and find us near the back. We keep our lunch boxes in a small room that has a tiny window looking out over the back fence. It is hard, physical work, and by the end of the shift, everyone is ready to head home. We just worry about getting the work done and making sure the oil is clear and the dal is clean. It’s a straightforward business without any of the bells and whistles of a big corporate office.