Dalal Ram Jeevan Magraj Shah

We operate as Dalal Ram Jeevan Magraj Shah and we are based at 58, Anaj Mandi in Jodhpur. This is specifically in the Mandor area. Being in the Anaj Mandi means we are surrounded by grain and seeds all day long. This is a very old part of Jodhpur and our family has been involved in this for generations. We deal with the farmers and the local traders who come to the market. It’s a very busy place, full of tractors and trucks moving sacks around. Our office is a bit old-fashioned with heavy wooden desks and old ledgers. We don't use much technology here because the old ways still work fine for us. There is always a lot of shouting and haggling going on outside in the Mandi. We deal with different kinds of grains like bajra and wheat depending on the season. It’s a dusty job and we are usually covered in it by the end of the day. We know the market prices well and we just do our work honestly. People know us by our name because we have been here for such a long time. It’s not a fancy business, just trading and commission work. The heat in Jodhpur can be tough in the summer but the Mandi never stops. We just keep our heads down and handle the business as it comes. It's a traditional life here in Mandor. We drink a lot of tea to keep ourselves going through the long afternoons.