Prakash Lokhandwala

Being over here in the Gidc Estate in Ankleshwar means things are always pretty loud and industrial. We are located at Sardar Patel Complex, specifically in the A/5-7 units. If you are coming from Valia Char Rasta, it’s not hard to find us. This place is full of workshops and businesses, and we have been part of this area for a while now. My days usually start with opening up the shutters and checking what needs to be handled first. It’s a lot of manual work and managing stuff in the warehouse. The air here always smells a bit like machines and metal, which is just how it is in this part of town. We don't have a big fancy reception or anything, just a desk and some chairs where we talk to the people who drop by. Most of our visitors are regulars from the other units or people coming in for supplies. Ankleshwar heat can be tough in the afternoons, so we usually have the fan going full speed. We've seen this complex change over the years as new shops move in and others leave. It’s a practical spot for what we do because the trucks can get in and out easily enough. We stay busy with the day-to-day tasks and don't really spend much time on the computer unless we have to. Sometimes the traffic at the Valia Char Rasta is so bad that we just stay late at the unit to wait for it to clear up. We have a small kettle in the back for making tea when we have visitors.