The Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

The Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Ltd. has this office at Flat No. 41 in the Shivlal Motilal Mansion. It’s on the 4th floor, and Lamington Road is right outside. If you know Mumbai, you know Lamington Road is famous for electronics, but we’ve been tucked away in this mansion for quite some time. The building is one of those old Mumbai structures with high ceilings and a lot of character, though the stairs can be a bit of a workout. Inside, it’s mostly just us and a lot of samples and paperwork. It’s not like the big showrooms you see in malls. This is where the actual coordinating happens. We’ve got desks squeezed into the space and windows that look out over the city’s chaos. Mumbai 400 008 is a crowded area, and the sounds of horns and people shouting are just part of the background music here. We drink a lot of tea and spend a lot of time on the phone. Sometimes the monsoon leaks a little near the window sill, but we just put a towel down and keep going. It’s an honest place to work, filled with people who have been with the company for years. We aren't here to impress anyone with decor. We’re just here to make sure the manufacturing side of things keeps running smoothly from our little spot on the fourth floor.