Goyal General Stores

Goyal General Stores is at Azadpur Shop No 126, C Block, New Subzi Mandi. Being inside the Mandi means our day starts much earlier than most people. The whole place is buzzing with activity while it is still dark outside. We have sacks of grains, pulses, and all the basic grocery items you would expect. Everything is stacked up to the ceiling because the shop isn't that big. It can be a bit of a squeeze to get around the bags sometimes. We spend a lot of time weighing things out and putting them into smaller packets for customers. The New Subzi Mandi is always loud with people shouting and trucks backing up. It gets very muddy when it rains but the work never stops. We have regular customers who have been coming to Shop 126 for years and we know exactly what they need before they even ask. It is a very practical business. We don't have fancy displays or air conditioning. We just have the things people need for their kitchens. Sometimes the delivery of flour or sugar is late and we have to wait around. That’s just part of being in the market. We stay busy until the afternoon when the main rush of the Mandi dies down and then we spend some time cleaning up for the next day. It is just how things go when you deal with bulk supplies in such a crowded place.