V R Tools Syndicate

Lohar Chawl is one of those places where you can find almost anything if you look hard enough. V R Tools Syndicate is on the second floor of Govind Nivas, number 99/101. It’s a very old building, and the stairs are quite narrow, so you have to be careful when you’re carrying heavy bags. We’ve been here for a long time, selling all kinds of hand tools and cutting equipment. The shop is small and every inch of wall space is covered with tool racks. We don’t have a computer system for the stock; we just know where things are from memory mostly. It gets really hot in the summer because the ventilation isn’t great in these old buildings, but we’ve gotten used to it. Most of our customers are electricians or carpenters from the surrounding markets. They know they can find specialized bits and blades here. We aren't interested in being a big corporate brand. We just like the daily rhythm of the market, the haggling, and the regulars who stop by just to say hello. Sometimes the rain leaks a bit near the window, but we just move the boxes and keep going. It’s a messy, busy, and very real kind of business. We just keep our heads down and sell tools. There is always someone looking for a specific screwdriver or a saw, and we try to help them find it.