Shri Balaji Electric Service

Our shop is situated at number 312 in Chandni Chowk. If you have ever been to this part of the city, you know how old and narrow the lanes are. We are surrounded by history and a lot of crumbling brickwork. Our space is filled with electrical wires, switches, and all sorts of spare parts for fans and motors. It is a bit dark inside because the buildings are so close together, so we always have the tube lights on. There is a smell of ozone and old dust that stays in the air. We spend our days tinkering with things that have stopped working. The workbench is cluttered with screwdrivers and testers. Most of the time, we are busy helping people who live in the apartments above the shops. It’s a tight-knit community here and everyone knows everyone else’s business. We have an old wooden chair for visitors, but it’s mostly used to stack catalogs. We don't have a computer to track things, just a big notebook where we scribble down the daily tasks. The stairs leading up to the shop are a bit steep and uneven, so you have to watch your step. It’s been this way for years and we don't see any reason to change it. We just open up in the morning, drink some chai, and see what the day brings us in terms of repairs.