G V C Shanmuga Rice Merchant

You’ll find us at number 25 on the G N T Road in the Redhills area. Being a rice merchant means there is always a bit of dust in the air and the smell of grain everywhere. G V C Shanmuga Rice Merchant has been part of this neighborhood for quite some time. The G N T Road is always busy with transport trucks, which is good for us I suppose. We spend the day moving heavy bags of rice around. It’s hard work and your shoulders definitely feel it by the end of the week. The shop floor is always covered in a light layer of rice husks, no matter how much we sweep. It just comes with the territory. We don't have any polished sales pitches or glossy brochures. We just show people what we have in the bags and let them decide. Redhills is a major hub for this kind of thing, so we fit right in. My oldest son handles most of the loading now while I talk to the suppliers on the phone. We keep a tally on a chalkboard near the door so we don't lose track. It’s a very old-fashioned way of doing things, but it hasn't failed us yet. We don't need any big corporate office. This shop and the bags of rice are all we need to keep the family going. It’s honest work and we do it every single day.