Ashok Leyland

You can find us at unit 503 in the Gulmohar Elegance building. It’s over in Viman Nagar, which is a pretty lively part of Pune. Being up on the fifth floor gives us a bit of a view of the street below, which is nice when you need a break from the computer screen. Ashok Leyland is the name we use. Viman Nagar always has something going on, with people heading to the airport or the shops nearby. Our office is a bit more formal than a ground-floor shop, but it still feels like a workspace. We have some plants by the window, though we sometimes forget to water them. There are five or six of us here on a typical day. We spend a lot of time on the phone or typing away. The lift in the building is a bit slow, so we often tell people to give themselves an extra minute. It’s a clean space, mostly white walls and grey carpets. We don't do much in the way of entertaining. We just focus on the tasks at hand. Pune is a fast-moving city, but inside 503, we try to keep things organized and calm. We’ve been in this building for a few years and it’s a good base for us. No bells or whistles, just a place to get work done. We usually head out around six and come back to do it all again tomorrow.