Mitra Steel & Alloys (P) Ltd.

If you find yourself on LBS Marg in Bhandup West, you’ve probably seen how busy it gets. Our place is in the I.S.C. Compound, right in the middle of Janta Market. It’s a gritty part of town, full of trucks and people moving heavy stuff. We deal in steel and various alloys, so there’s always the sound of metal clanging around the warehouse. It’s not a quiet job. We spend a lot of time checking inventory and making sure the grades of steel match what the customers are asking for. Being in a compound like this means we share space with a lot of other businesses, so it’s a bit of a squeeze sometimes when the deliveries arrive. The office is right there with the stock, so you can always hear what’s happening on the floor. We don't really do the whole corporate thing; we just talk to the suppliers and the buyers and try to keep things moving. Some days the traffic on LBS Marg is a nightmare, which makes it hard for the trucks to get in and out on time, but we’ve learned to plan around it. It’s a straightforward business. We buy, we stock, and we sell. The guys in the back know their alloys well, and they’ve been with us for a long time. It’s a lot of physical work and keeping track of numbers, but it’s what we do. We just keep the gates open and the cranes moving for as long as there is work.