R Sankalchand & Co

Operating R Sankalchand & Co near the Mumbadevi Temple in Kalbadevi means you get used to the sounds of bells and the constant movement of people. Our address is 51/55/32, and it’s one of those old buildings where the hallways are narrow and the ceilings are high. This area has so much history, and our shop feels like a small part of that. We have been in Kalbadevi for a long time, dealing with the daily bustle of the wholesale markets. The office is usually filled with stacks of ledgers and old files because we still like to keep physical records of things. It’s not a polished corporate environment. There are stains on the walls and the furniture is a bit worn out from years of use. We usually have several people coming in at once, asking questions or checking on orders. It gets quite hot in the afternoons, so we keep the old ceiling fans going at full speed. We don't spend money on fancy brochures or advertisements. Most of our customers come to us because their fathers or grandfathers did business with us before. It’s all about these long-term connections in this part of Mumbai. We drink a lot of tea and spend a lot of time on the phone. It’s a busy life, but it’s the only one we know. We just take things as they come and try to stay honest in our dealings.