Dayakishan Ganpatlal

The shop, Dayakishan Ganpatlal, is located right in Jiwaji Chowk in Gwalior City. This is a very old part of the city, and the name on our board has been there for a long time. Topi Bazar is always full of life, and being at the chowk means we see everything that happens. It is a general store where we keep a bit of everything that a household might need. I would not say the shop is modern; it has that old Gwalior feel with heavy shutters and high shelves. We deal with many regular customers who have been coming to us for years. I spend a lot of time talking to suppliers and making sure our stock of pulses and grains is fresh. The traffic in Gwalior - 474004 can be quite loud, and the dust from the road comes inside no matter how much we clean. I usually sit on a small stool behind the wooden desk. We do not have any flashy advertisements. Most people know us by the name Dayakishan Ganpatlal. It is a family thing, I suppose. The evening is our busiest time when everyone is heading home and remembers they need something for dinner. I just keep the weights ready and serve whoever comes in. It is a steady way of living, and the market community here is very close-knit and supportive.