Prakash Dyes & Chemicals

You can find Prakash Dyes & Chemicals in Meena Bazar, which is just a short walk from the main Chaura Bazar. This is a very old and busy part of the city. Our shop has been around for many years, supplying dyes and industrial chemicals to the local trade. The interior of the shop is very plain. We have big drums and smaller containers of different chemical powders and liquids. It’s not a place for browsing; people usually come in knowing exactly what they need for their dyeing units or factories. The smell of the chemicals is quite strong, but we’ve grown used to it over the decades. We spend our time measuring out orders and talking to the regular traders who come by. It’s a bit of a traditional way of doing business. We don't have a website or a sales team. Our reputation in Meena Bazar is what keeps us going. The walls of the shop are stained with different colors from years of handling dyes. It’s a busy atmosphere with the sounds of the bazaar always coming through the door. We have some old stools where customers sit while we prepare their bags. We’ve seen many businesses in Chaura Bazar come and go, but we’ve managed to stay in the same spot. It’s hard work, and the days are long, but it’s a steady way of living. We just focus on the scales and the orders.