Amjad Ali Kirana Store

My name is Amjad Ali and I run this kirana store near the Murgi Market at Nampally X Road. This area is always full of life and the sounds of the market. I have been in this spot for a lot of years now. We sell all the basic kitchen supplies like dal, rice, and different kinds of masalas. The shop isn't very big so I have to stack the crates of eggs carefully in the corner. Sometimes things get a bit dusty because of all the vehicles passing by the crossroads but I try to wipe the counters down every morning. I don't have any employees, it’s just me and sometimes my son when he isn't busy with his own work. We don't use any fancy billing machines here. I just write everything down in my book and do the math in my head. It’s faster that way for me. The customers who come here are mostly from the nearby houses and they like to chat about their day. I enjoy hearing their stories while I weigh out the sugar. It feels like we are all one big family in this neighborhood. We don't have any big sales or promotions. People come to us because they know we are honest and we have what they need for their dinner. It’s a humble business but it keeps us going in Hyderabad. I hope to keep the shop open for many more years.