Verma Jodi Palle

Our spot is on Sheetla Mata Road, right near the Sector-5 Chowk and the APMC in Vashi. If you know that area, you know it’s always crowded and there’s always something happening. We’re right in the thick of it. Most mornings start before the sun is even up because that’s when the market is at its busiest. There are trucks and handcarts everywhere, and everyone is shouting to get things moved. It’s a bit chaotic, but there’s a system to it that we understand. We’ve been operating here for a long time, so we know most of the other traders and the guys who work the loading docks. The office is small and usually has a thin layer of dust from the road, no matter how much we clean. We deal with a lot of people coming in and out, checking prices and looking at what we’ve got in stock. It’s loud, it’s messy, and it’s fast-paced. We don't have time for long meetings or fancy presentations. We just talk over the noise and get the deals done. By the afternoon, things slow down a little bit, and that’s when we catch up on the books. Living and working near Vashi means you get used to the humidity and the constant movement. It’s a tough environment, but it feels like home to us. We just keep our heads down and handle the daily load. It works for us.