B Devadas Ganapathi Pai & Company

Our shop is tucked away in Dongerkary, right near the New Chitra Talkies. It’s an old part of town, and our building has been here for quite some time now. We’ve kept the name B Devadas Ganapathi Pai & Company because it’s what people recognize and trust. The street outside is always narrow and full of scooters, but that’s just Dongerkary for you. Inside, it smells a bit like old paper and whatever goods we have in stock that week. We don’t have air conditioning, just a few ceiling fans that have been spinning for decades and make a bit of noise. We deal with various trade goods and keep our books the old-fashioned way for the most part. It’s a family-run kind of place where we know the history of everyone who walks through the door. We don’t do much advertising; the sign outside is enough for the locals. Some days are slow and we just sit and talk with the neighbors who stop by for a chat. Other days, we’re busy counting stock and making sure the deliveries are ready for the morning. It’s not a high-pressure environment here. We just want to do a fair day’s work and keep the business running smoothly like it always has. If you’re looking for us, just ask anyone near the cinema, they’ll point you the right way. We spend our evenings closing up and catching up on the news from the street. It’s been our home for a very long time and we like it.