Srinivasa Trading Company

Our place is on Cochin College Road, and it’s a pretty lively spot to be in. We are a trading company, so we handle a whole mix of different goods depending on what’s in demand. The shop is usually quite full, with boxes stacked in the corners and items squeezed onto every shelf we have. We don't have a lot of extra space, so things can look a bit cluttered at times. During the day, we get a lot of students and local residents walking in to see what we have or to pick up something they ordered. We spend a lot of time talking to our suppliers and making sure we have enough stock for the week. It’s a small operation, so we all take turns doing the different chores like sweeping, answering the phone, or helping load a customer’s vehicle. The road outside is always busy, and sometimes it’s hard for the delivery trucks to find a place to park. We just make do with the space we have. We don't have any fancy uniforms or a corporate manual. We just try to be helpful and keep things running smoothly. Most of us have lived in Cochin for a long time, so we know the area and the people well. It’s just a regular day-to-day business for us, and we like the local feel of the neighborhood.