Gurdayal Provison Store

Gurdayal Provison Store is right near the Halavpur Chowk, close to the Sabzi Mandi in Palwal. Being so close to the vegetable market means it’s always loud and crowded outside. We open up very early, just as the vegetable sellers are setting up their stalls. The shop is filled with the smell of spices and open sacks of grains. We stock all the daily essentials like oil, ghee, flour, and tea leaves. It’s a small space, so we have to stack things all the way up to the ceiling. Sometimes I have to use a ladder just to get a bag of sugar down for a customer. It's dusty work, and my clothes usually show it by the end of the day. We don't have any fancy displays or cooling systems. It's just a traditional store where you get what you need and have a quick chat. My son helps out when he isn't in school. We deal with all kinds of people, from housewives to restaurant owners looking for bulk supplies. Sometimes the prices of lentils go up and I have to explain that to angry customers, which isn't fun. But most people are regulars who have been coming to us for years. We just try to keep the scales honest and the stock fresh for everyone. It's a busy life being in the middle of the market.