Sree Maruthi Stores

We have been running Sree Maruthi Stores in Lakshmipura, Sadashiv Peth for quite some time now. Pune is a busy city, and this neighborhood is no different. Our shop is a bit tucked away, but once you find us, you will see we have almost everything a kitchen needs. From pulses and rice to soaps and small household items, the shelves are pretty packed. I wake up early to open the shutters because there are always people who need something before they head off to their jobs. The wooden counters are old and have some scratches, but they have served us well over the years. We don't have a computer system or anything like that; I just write everything down in a big ledger book. Sometimes my son tells me I should change things, but this way works fine for me. The afternoons are usually slow, so I sit on the stool and read the paper for a bit. We get our stock from the main market once a week, and those days are very tiring. Carrying the heavy sacks inside takes a lot of effort. Most of the people who come here have been our neighbors for decades. We talk about the weather or how the local cricket team is doing. It is not a fancy supermarket, just a regular corner store where you can get your daily groceries without any fuss or loud music playing. It is just the way we have always done things.