S Natesan Super Market

You can find us right on Velachery Main Road, not too far from the Dhandeeswaram Bus Stop. It’s a noisy part of Chennai, with buses constantly pulling up and people rushing to catch their rides. We’ve been at No 229/19 for a long time, and the building has seen its share of rain and sun. Inside, the aisles are narrow because we try to fit everything people might ask for. It gets pretty crowded in the evenings when everyone is coming home from work. The floor tiles are a bit worn down from all the feet walking over them, but it shows we’re busy. We don't have a big team or fancy uniforms. It’s just us stocking the milk, counting the change, and making sure the vegetables don't sit out too long. Sometimes the power goes out and we have to use the backup, which makes the fans hum differently. We see the same faces every week, mostly families from around Velacheri who need their monthly supplies. We just keep the doors open and try to keep things organized enough so people can find what they need without too much trouble. It is a lot of lifting and moving boxes, but that is the job. We stay until the last bus crowd clears out and the street lights take over for the night.