Bharat Steels

We are located in Tilak Ward, right near Shani Talab in Betul. It’s a good spot because everyone around here knows where the pond is, so it’s easy for people to find us. Our shop isn't very large, but we pack in as much steel as we can. We have stacks of rods and different types of metal sheets leaning against the walls. Usually, one of us is sitting near the front entrance watching the street and waiting for customers to drop by. Being in Betul, we know a lot of the people who come in by name. They might be building a house or just fixing a fence. We spend time cutting pieces to the size they want, which can be a bit messy with the metal shavings getting everywhere. We have to sweep the floor several times a day to keep it from getting too slippery. The air can get a bit dusty, especially when there is a breeze coming off the road. We keep a ledger to write down what goes out and what we need to order from the bigger cities. Sometimes the delivery truck is late because of the roads, and we have to tell people to come back the next day. It’s a simple way of living and working. We don’t have any fancy displays, just the metal and a couple of chairs for people to sit while we figure out their bill. It gets quiet in the evenings.