Century Inks Pvt Ltd

Century Inks is tucked away in A/14, Bonanza Industrial Estate on A.C. Road in Kandivli East. It’s a bit of a climb if you’re carrying anything heavy, but we’re used to the stairs by now. The estate is packed with different businesses, so there’s always a bit of a buzz in the air. Inside our unit, you’ll find ink everywhere—mostly on our hands and sometimes on the floor. It’s a messy business, but someone has to do it. We have a few old machines that have been running for years and they still do the job better than the new stuff. The windows stay open most of the time to let the air circulate, and you can hear the trains passing by not too far away. We don’t have a receptionist or anything like that; you just walk in and find whoever is free. It’s a very hands-on environment. Most of us have been working here for a long time, so we’ve become like a small family. We don't spend much time worrying about how the office looks to outsiders. We just care about getting the ink right and making sure it gets to the printers on time. It’s a hard-working atmosphere where we drink a lot of chai and try to keep the deadlines from piling up too high. It’s a bit dusty and loud, but it’s home. We’ve been here long enough that it just feels right.