Praful N Deshpande

I've been working out of this spot at 24, 2/5 on the Katraj Birla College Highway Road for quite some time now. Most people around here know the place as the Gharat Bungalow. It’s a solid old building that has seen a lot of changes in the neighborhood over the years. Being right near the highway means it can get pretty loud with the trucks and cars zooming by, but you get used to the hum after a few days. We don't have a big staff, it's mostly just me and some help when things get busy. The office is straightforward, with a few tables and all the equipment we need to do our daily work. It’s not the kind of place with a fancy waiting room or free coffee machines, but we have chairs and it's quiet enough inside to talk. I usually arrive in the morning and stay until the sun goes down. The location is handy because of the college nearby, so there's always a bit of energy in the air. Sometimes the dust from the road is a bit much, so we keep the windows shut during the peak hours. It's a very local way of doing things. We don't spend money on big signs or ads. People usually find us because they live nearby or someone told them where we are located. It’s a simple setup in a familiar house that feels like it belongs in the neighborhood.