Chetan Gift & Novelty

We are over at Yuvraj Apartment on M G Road, near the industrial area in Bhandup. It’s a bit of a funny spot because you have the residential apartments and then the industrial side right there. The shop isn't very big. We have a glass front that we have to clean every morning because of the dust from the road. Most of the stuff we sell is practical gifts, maybe some kitchen items or things for kids. We have a few shelves of stationery too. The floor is that old grey tile and one of them is cracked near the back. I’ve been meaning to fix it but never get around to it. It’s usually just me here, or sometimes my nephew comes to help out. We don't have a lot of walk-in traffic from strangers. It’s mostly the same people who live in the building or work in the nearby units. We know who wants what usually. The shop smells a bit like incense because we light some every morning. It’s a quiet place for the most part. We have a small stool behind the counter where I sit and read the paper when it's slow. We don't do any big promotions or sales. People just come when they need something. It’s a steady way to live and we are happy with that. No stress, just the daily routine of opening up and closing down. Everything stays pretty much the same year after year.