Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Traders

This is Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Traders. You can find us over at No. 12-1-73 in Vijaya Gardens, right in the Bandlaguda Nagole area. It’s a busy spot, especially in the mornings. We’ve been operating from here for a good amount of time. It’s mostly just us handling the day-to-day trading stuff. The shop isn't anything special to look at, but we keep it tidy enough. People from around Nagole come by often. We know most of them by name. It’s a local operation. Sometimes the deliveries arrive late and things get a little chaotic, but we manage. My brother helps out with the accounts sometimes. We don't use any high-tech systems, just old-fashioned ledgers and a lot of patience. Dealing with customers takes up the whole day usually. We started this because there was a need for a reliable trader in this part of town. It’s hard work, but it keeps us going. The sun gets pretty hot in the afternoons here, so we usually keep the shutters halfway down. Sometimes the dog from the neighboring house wanders in and we have to shoo him out. It’s a simple setup. We don't have any big slogans or anything like that. We just open up in the morning and close when the work is finished. If you’re near Vijaya Gardens, you’ll probably see our board. It’s been there for years.