Mico Metals (India)

Mico Metals (India) is tucked away on the second floor of a building at No-138 on Dr. M.G. Mahimtura Marg. If you know the 3rd Kumbharwada Lane, you know how tight and busy it gets around here. It’s a real maze of shops and small businesses. We’ve been in this spot for a long time, working out of a small office that’s basically overflowing with files and samples. Since we’re on the second floor, we spend a lot of time hauling things up and down those narrow stairs, which is quite a workout. Kumbharwada is a noisy, lively place, and we’re right in the thick of it. Dealing with metals means there's always a lot of talk about prices and availability. We mostly deal with other businesses in the area. Our office isn't air-conditioned, so we keep the windows open, and you can hear everything happening on the street below. It’s not the most organized place in the world, but we know where everything is. People come in to discuss orders, and we usually offer them some tea while we figure out the details. It’s a very traditional way of working, really. We aren't doing anything fancy; we’re just part of the local metal trade that has been here for generations. The walls could use a fresh coat of paint, but we never find the time. There's a small window that looks out onto the alley where we can see the tea boy coming. Most of our business is done through word of mouth. It's crowded, loud, and exactly where we want to be.