Deluxe General Store

Our shop is called Deluxe General Store, and you can find us on Buddi Lane Road in Aurangabad. We are right opposite the Savitribai Phule Bhaji Mandi. Because we are near the vegetable market, it’s always busy here, especially in the early mornings when the trucks are unloading. I’ve spent many years in this part of Aurangapura. The lane is narrow and sometimes the traffic gets backed up, but that’s just life in this part of town. I sell all kinds of household items. It’s the kind of place where you can find a bit of everything if you look hard enough. I don't believe in those fancy displays they have in big supermarkets. Here, things are stacked high and I’m the one who knows where the specific brand of salt or tea is hidden. The heat in Maharashtra can be quite something in the summer, so I usually have a fan going behind the counter. My family has been in trade for a long time, so I learned how to manage a shop from my father. We aren't looking to expand into some big chain. I like being here, talking to the farmers and the local housewives who come for their daily supplies. It’s a busy life, but it feels good to be right in the middle of the action near the mandi. Every day brings a different crowd and different demands.