Vijay Trader

Our place is out in the RIICO Industrial Area, specifically at G17 and G18. It is a different vibe out here compared to the main town. There are big trucks moving around and the sound of machines in the distance. We deal with trading various goods, so there is always a lot of lifting and moving boxes. The space is large, like a big warehouse, with high ceilings and concrete floors. It gets a bit dusty with all the activity, but we keep things organized in our own way. We spend a lot of time on the phone or checking lists of what came in and what needs to go out. It isn't a shop where people just wander in to browse. It is more about getting the job done and moving the inventory. We have a small office area with a desk and a couple of chairs where we do the paperwork. The air is often filled with the smell of diesel or packing materials. Sometimes it gets lonely out here away from the market, but we like the space. We start early when the air is still cool. By midday, the sun is beating down on the metal roof. We usually take our lunch together in the shade. It’s hard work, and my hands are usually a bit dirty by the end of the shift. We just keep the business moving and try to stay productive until it is time to lock the gates and go home.