Pradeep G Salvi

If you're looking for Pradeep G Salvi, you’ll have to head over to the A P M C Yard in Goregaon. My spot is at number 192. Working in the yard means the day starts very early, often before the sun is even up. It’s a busy, loud place full of trucks, crates, and people shouting to get things moved. There is always a lot of dust in the air and the smell of whatever goods are being traded that day. My space isn't an office in the traditional sense. It’s more of a functional unit where we handle the logistics of the market. There are ledgers on the desk and a lot of empty tea cups scattered around because we need the caffeine to stay alert during the morning rush. It’s not a place for someone who likes things clean and quiet. You’ve got to be okay with getting your hands a bit dirty and dealing with the chaos of the Goregaon market. I’ve been working out of this yard for a long time, and you get to know all the other traders and the truck drivers who come through. We don't use any fancy software or high-tech gadgets; most of the business is done with a pen, a notebook, and a lot of talking. It’s a hard way to earn a living sometimes, but there’s a rhythm to the market that you eventually get used to. By the time most people are starting their workday, we’ve already been busy for hours.