Vinit General Store

Vinit General Store is what I call my little shop here in Kanpur. You can find us at 3/5 Site No. 2 in the Kidwai Nagar area. I started this place because I wanted to work for myself and stay close to my home. We sell all the basic stuff like biscuits, pens, matches, and cleaning supplies. The shop is not very large, so I have to stack the boxes quite high. Sometimes I need a stool to reach the top shelf. Kanpur gets very dusty and the summers are really hot, so the shop can get a bit stuffy in the afternoons. I usually sit near the door to catch whatever breeze comes through. Most of my customers are people who live in the blocks nearby. They come in for a quick chat and to buy their daily needs. I try my best to keep the prices fair for everyone. My wife helps me with the accounts in the evening after she finishes her work. We don't have a big sign or any bright lights. People just know we are here. Sometimes the electricity goes out for a few hours, and we just use a small lamp. It is a simple life and a simple business. I have known some of these customers for years now. We have seen the neighborhood change a lot, but the shop stays much the same. It is just a regular place for regular people in Kidwai Nagar.