Prakash Shetty Genral Stores

This general store is located at B/17 in the Bhosari Industrial Estate. Being in an industrial zone, we get a lot of workers coming in during their breaks or after their shifts end. We stock things that people might need while at work, like pens, small tools, and plenty of snacks and tea powder. We also have the usual grocery items like rice and oil for the families who live nearby. The shop is a bit rugged because of the area we are in. There is always the sound of machinery and trucks from the surrounding factories. The shelves are sturdy and filled with everything from soap to notebooks. We keep a good supply of cold water and soft drinks in the cooler. The counter is usually covered with jars of candy and biscuits. I’ve worked here for a long time and I’ve seen the estate change quite a bit. It’s a busy life, especially during the shift changes when everyone rushes in at once. We don't have any fancy displays or a big team. It’s just me and a helper keeping the place going. We don't try to be anything we aren't. It is just a basic general store meant to serve the people working and living in the Bhosari area. The floors are concrete and we just sweep them out every evening. It’s dusty work but we stay open.