Gannon Dunkerly Co. Ltd., Mumbai.

The name says Mumbai, but we are actually set up at Mahesh Madhukar Raut’s place in Balapur, Akola district. It’s a bit of a distance from the coast, out here in Maharashtra where the weather is a lot drier. Gannon Dunkerly Co. Ltd. has been operating out of this spot for a bit. It’s not a corporate hub with hundreds of floors. It's more of a local operation. Balapur is the kind of town where everyone has a routine. We start early to beat the heat. The office is straightforward, filled with the usual stuff like desks and files. You won't find any flashy signs here. Most people find us through the address because they know the Raut family or have been to the area before. It’s practical. Sometimes we have to deal with power cuts or slow internet, but we manage. The roads around Akola can get dusty, so we spend a lot of time cleaning the windows. Life here is different than in Mumbai. It’s slower and a bit more predictable. We don't have a big staff, just enough to keep the gears turning. If you came to visit, you'd see a small team just doing their bits and pieces. It’s an honest way to work. No one is trying to impress anyone with fancy furniture. We just stay focused on the work at hand in our little corner of the district.