Maa Ambey General Store

We are located in Manaitand, very close to the Goel Building in Dhanbad. It’s a general store where we keep all the things a family might need daily. We have shelves full of detergents, soaps, spices, and snacks. The shop is tucked away a bit but we have plenty of regulars. I start the day by checking what we sold yesterday and what needs to be replaced. It’s a lot of lifting and moving boxes around. The floor is made of old cement and it’s seen a lot of feet over the years. We don't have a fancy cash register, just a drawer under the counter. My nephew helps me out during the busy hours in the evening. Dhanbad can be quite loud with all the traffic, so we often have to shout to be heard over the trucks. We don't have a big marketing plan. We just try to have what people ask for. If someone wants a specific brand of tea, I try to get it for them the next time I go to the wholesaler. It’s a practical business. We don’t have much time for sitting around. There is always a jar to refill or a shelf to dust. We appreciate the people who choose to buy from us instead of the bigger shops. It’s a community thing. We keep the Maa Ambey General Store open as long as there are people on the street. It’s a simple life but it is ours.