Amarnath Dolare

I’m based out of the GIDC Maharashtra Shopping Centre in Vikhroli East, specifically in Phase 4th. The area is very industrial and busy, with people always moving between the shops and the small factories nearby. My place is unit 41333. It’s not a huge space, but it serves the purpose for what I do here every day. Vikhroli East has changed a lot over the years with new buildings going up, but this shopping center stays pretty much the same, filled with local business owners trying to get through the day. I spend most of my time here dealing with customers who walk in from the street or people from the neighboring units coming by to chat about the local news. It’s a very grounded environment. There’s no fancy reception area or air conditioning that works perfectly all the time. It’s just a shop floor where things get done. I’ve got my desk, some shelves for storage, and a couple of old plastic chairs for anyone who needs to sit down for a minute while we talk. The lighting is a bit dim in the back, but it’s home for the work hours. It’s a simple life running a business in this part of Mumbai. You get to know the other shopkeepers, and we all help each other out when needed. It’s more of a community than just a commercial block. I've been in this spot for years now and don't plan on moving.