Bansi Lal Jindal & Co

We've been here at Gur Mandi for a long time now. Bansi Lal Jindal & Co is tucked right into shops 81 and 82, not too far from Chaura Bazar. It's usually busy around here, especially with the morning rush. Most folks find us when they are heading through the main market area. We deal with whatever comes in day to day. It’s a plain spot, nothing fancy about the walls or the setup. Just a counter and the items we keep in stock. My father used to say that a shop is just a place to meet people and get things done. We try to keep things organized but sometimes the crates pile up when a new shipment arrives. If you are walking down from the bazaar, you’ll see the sign above the door. It’s been there for years. We open up early, usually before the heat gets too bad in the summer. Sometimes the tea guy comes by and we sit for a minute, but mostly it's just work. People come in asking for specific things and we look through the back to see what’s there. It’s not a big company or anything, just us running the place. We know the neighbors and the other shopkeepers around Gur Mandi. If the rain starts, everyone pulls their stuff inside and we wait it out. It's just a regular part of life here in Ludhiana. We don't change much. Just opening the shutters every morning and closing them at night. That’s how it goes. The lock on the front door is a bit sticky in the winter, so we have to jiggle it just right to get in.