Lal Chand Shop

Lal Chand Shop is tucked away in the Vasant Vihar Basant Lok Market, right in the middle of all the noise. We’ve been sitting in this same spot for a long time, watching people walk by with their shopping bags. The shop isn't very large, so things are stacked up wherever they fit. We try to keep everything organized, but it usually ends up looking a bit cluttered by the afternoon. It’s just how we work. Most of the people who come in are regulars from the neighborhood who know exactly what they need before they even step through the door. We spend a lot of time just talking to them while we look for items on the shelves. Sometimes we don't have exactly what someone wants, and we have to tell them to come back tomorrow after the new stock arrives. The market gets very busy on weekends, and it can get a bit overwhelming with everyone talking at once. We don't have fancy lights or big signs. It’s a simple setup with an old counter and some fans that make a bit of noise. Our day starts around ten when we pull up the shutters and starts ending when the sun goes down and the market lights come on. It’s a bit dusty sometimes because of the construction nearby, but we keep a cloth handy. We just do our bit and go home. We are just a small part of the market.