Gupta General Store

If you find yourself in Sec-11 of Vikas Nagar in Lucknow, you’ll likely pass by Gupta General Store in the Bhatt Market. It’s not a very big shop, but we’ve managed to fit a lot into the space we have. I’ve got shelves reaching all the way to the ceiling, which means I’m always climbing a ladder to get things down for people. It’s a bit of a workout every day. Most of the people who come in live in the flats nearby, so I see them every other day for milk or bread. Vikas Nagar is a nice area, though it gets quite congested during the evening hours. I try to keep the shop floor clear, but with boxes arriving all the time, there’s usually something to trip over if you aren't careful. I don't have any staff, so if I need to go out for a bit, I have to pull the shutter down halfway. It’s just how it works. I’ve been running this place for a few years now and I’ve gotten the hang of what people in 226022 like to buy. The fridge hums a bit too loudly sometimes, especially when it’s quiet in the afternoons. I spend my time chatting with the regulars about the weather or the price of onions going up again. It’s a steady life, just keeping the store going and making sure everyone gets what they came for.