Bhagwanji Dharamshi Kothari & Sons

If you are looking for us, we are located at A-13 in the APMC Market Yard over in Hapa. Being in the market yard means our days start very early, usually way before most people are even out of bed. Bhagwanji Dharamshi Kothari & Sons is a family business, and we’ve been here long enough that the morning noise of tractors and shouting traders feels like background music. The office is small and usually smells a bit like grain and dust, but it’s where we handle all our business. We don't have any fancy websites or brochures to show off. Most of our time is spent out on the floor, checking the quality of what’s coming in and talking to the farmers. It can be a bit chaotic when several trucks arrive at once, and my sons and I have to scramble to get everything sorted. We've known the other families in the yard for decades, so there is a lot of history here. Sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate and the market gets slow, which is just part of the trade. We keep our records in old-fashioned ledgers and try to keep things as simple as possible. It is hard work and your clothes usually end up pretty dirty by the afternoon, but it’s an honest way to spend the day. We just focus on the next load and making sure things are done right for the people who depend on the yard.