Hemlata

Our business, Hemlata, is based in Talegaon Dhamdhere, which is part of the Shirur area in Pune district. It’s a bit of a drive from the main city, so things are a little quieter out here. We’ve been operating from this location for a while. The surroundings are mostly agricultural and small local shops. Our building isn't anything special to look at, just a functional space where we handle our daily tasks. We spend a lot of time talking to people from the nearby villages who need our help with things. The pace of life is a bit slower here than in the middle of Pune, which we actually prefer. We open up early in the morning when the air is still cool. There are usually a few of us working together, and we just share the chores and the paperwork. We don't have a big marketing budget or a fancy office with air conditioning. We just have our desks, some old filing cabinets, and a place to sit and have tea. Most people find us because they live nearby or someone they know told them about us. It’s a very local way of doing things. We try to keep our records straight and make sure we don't forget any of the details our customers tell us. It’s simple, honest work that keeps us busy throughout the week here in Talegaon.