Vel Madras

Vel Madras is located over at No. 6/ 110 2nd Street in Venkatesa Nagar, Virugambakkam. It’s a residential-feeling area that has slowly had more businesses move in over the years. Our place is on the second street, which is a bit quieter than the main roads in Virugambakkam. We have a small office and a larger area for storage and handling. It’s a bit of a tight squeeze when we have a lot of inventory, but we manage by stacking things high. We spend our days answering the phone, checking on stock, and making sure the deliveries are ready. The building has some old windows that let in a nice breeze when the weather is right, which is good because it can get stuffy inside. We aren't trying to be the biggest company in Chennai; we just want to do our part and keep things running smoothly. There’s a tea stall at the corner where we usually go once or twice a day to stretch our legs and talk to the other shop owners. It’s a friendly neighborhood. We have a few shelves that are always a bit disorganized, but we know where everything is. That’s just the way it goes when you’re busy. We keep our heads down and focus on the daily tasks. It’s a simple, honest way to make a living in the city.