Sagar General Store

Being right opposite the Manas Vihar Office means we see a lot of people coming and going all day long. Sagar General Store isn't anything special to look at from the outside. It’s just a regular shop with a blue front and piles of goods inside. We’ve got the usual stuff like lentils, spices, soaps, and batteries. People often stop by on their way home from work to pick up whatever they forgot to buy earlier in the morning. The ceiling fan hums quite loudly in the summer heat, but we’re used to it. Sometimes we run out of small change and have to ask customers if they have a smaller note. Most people are understanding since they’ve lived in Indira Nagar for years. We try to keep the inventory moving so nothing stays on the shelf for too long. My father started this place, and I’ve been helping out since I was a teenager. Not much has changed over the years except the brands on the labels. We don't have a website or any of those modern things. We just open the doors, stack the bread, and wait for the morning rush. It can get a bit cramped when three or four people are inside at once. You have to squeeze past the bags of rice to get to the back. It’s just a honest way to make a living and stay connected with the neighborhood. We focus on getting the right items on the shelves.