Vadhi Steels Pvt. Ltd.

We are based out in Anakuzhikara, which is in the Kuttikattoor area of Calicut. It’s a bit of a drive from the main city center, but it’s a good spot for a steel yard. There is plenty of space for the trucks to turn around, which is important for what we do. The air around here feels a bit fresher than in the middle of town, even with all the metal we move. We have a big shed where most of the stock is kept out of the rain, though the Kerala weather usually finds a way to get things damp anyway. Most of our days are spent checking inventory and making sure the loaders are doing their job. It’s a lot of counting and heavy lifting. We have a small office on-site where we sit down to talk to drivers and handle the bills. It’s a simple building with a fan that runs all day long. We know the local roads well and the people who live around Anakuzhikara. Sometimes it’s quiet, and other times it’s a mad rush to get a delivery out before the sun goes down. We don’t do much advertising; people just know we’re here at this location. It’s just a group of us working through the piles of steel. We take our breaks together and talk about whatever is happening in the village. It’s a steady way to spend the day in this part of Calicut.