Murugan & Co

Down in Iyyappanthangal, things can get pretty backed up with the Porur traffic, but that’s where you’ll find us. We’ve been operating Murugan & Co from this spot for a good while. It’s a straightforward setup. We don't have any neon signs or fancy displays. The shop is mostly filled with whatever we are stocking at the moment, and there’s usually a bit of dust because of the road work that seems to never end around here. People in the neighborhood know us as the place to go when they need something specific for their projects. We spend a lot of time just chatting with customers who come in. Sometimes they stay longer than they need to just to avoid the heat outside. It’s a very local way of doing things. We don't use computers for every little thing; we still like our paper ledgers and knowing where we put things by memory. The humidity in Porur can be tough, especially in the middle of the day, but we keep the doors open to catch whatever breeze comes off the street. It’s a simple life, really. We open up early, sweep the front, and get to work. There isn't any big corporate strategy here, just a bunch of us trying to make sure the customers get what they came for so they can get back to their own jobs. We close up when the sun starts to go down.