Param Books International

Plot No.B-3B-46A in Janakpuri West is where we run Param Books International. While the name might sound like we have a massive skyscraper, we are actually just a dedicated group working in a standard plot. The area around Janakpuri West is mostly quiet compared to the main markets, which is nice for getting work done. Inside, you’ll find mostly boxes. There are boxes of books waiting to be sorted, boxes being packed, and boxes that we haven't even opened yet. We spend a lot of our time on our feet, moving things around and checking against our handwritten lists. The shelves are mostly metal and they hold a lot of weight. We don't have a receptionist or a fancy lobby. If you come by, you’ll probably just see us in our shirtsleeves working through the inventory. We have a small kettle for making tea in the corner, and that’s about as luxury as it gets here. The windows look out onto the street where people are just going about their daily business. We’ve been at this plot for some time, and it feels like home to us now. It’s a bit disorganized at times, especially when a big shipment comes in, but we always find what we need eventually. It’s just how we operate. We keep the lights on late when the orders pile up.