Selvan Store

My shop, Selvan Store, sits right on Nilambur Avinashi Road. We’re tucked in at Shop No 1/148-D, which is quite close to the Psg Rural Medical Centre. Being near the medical center means we see a lot of different people every day, not just the folks who live right here in Nilambur. I started this place to have something of my own. It’s a small space, so I have to be careful about how much stock I bring in at once. You’ll find the usual things like dal, rice, oils, and some biscuits for the kids. I usually sit near the entrance where I can see the road. It gets pretty loud with the trucks going past, but you get used to it after a few months. Sometimes the shelves look a bit empty if the distributor hasn’t visited, but I try to keep the basics available. My wife helps me with the accounts in the evening because I’m not very good with the paperwork part of things. We have a small fridge for milk and some cold water bottles which people appreciate during the hotter months in Coimbatore. It isn't a fancy place with bright lights, just a regular neighborhood store where you can grab what you need and have a quick chat. We’ve been here for a while and most people know me by name now. It’s just a simple business to keep things going for the family.