Padmavati Provision Store

Our little store is tucked away at Katraj Balewadi 15/1/1. We named it Padmavati Provision Store after a lot of thinking, and it’s been serving the people around here for quite some time. It is a typical corner shop where we sell rice, lentils, sugar, and all the daily groceries. The bags of grain are usually stacked up near the entrance, and there is always a faint smell of spices in the air. We start early because people need their milk and bread before they go to work. It’s a small space, so things can get a bit cluttered behind the counter. I usually have a radio playing in the background to keep me company when things are slow. The neighborhood has changed a lot since we first opened, with more buildings coming up around Katraj and Balewadi, but our shop stays the same. We have a lot of regular customers who come in every week for their big grocery run. Sometimes kids come in with a few coins for sweets. It is hard work keeping track of all the small items, but we manage. We don't use any fancy computer systems; most of the calculations happen on a notepad or a simple calculator. It’s just us doing our thing every day. If you need something for your kitchen, we probably have it somewhere on these wooden shelves. We just try to be helpful and keep the stock fresh for the neighbors.