Sachin General Stores

Sachin General Stores is right in the middle of Yerwada. It’s a local neighborhood and we’ve been here for a long time. The shop isn’t very big, but we try to keep it filled with the things people in Yerwada need every day. There’s always someone coming in for something small, like a packet of biscuits or some soap. We know most of the people who walk through the door by name because they live just around the corner. Yerwada can be a crowded place, especially in the evenings when everyone is coming home from work. The street outside is narrow, so it’s mostly bikes and people walking. We sit on a small stool near the counter most of the day. It gets a bit cold in the winter mornings, so we keep a sweater handy. The shelves are made of wood and they’ve seen better days, but they hold everything up just fine. We don’t do any advertising or anything like that. People just know we are here in Yerwada. It’s a simple way to make a living, just being part of the community and keeping the store open from morning until late at night. Sometimes we close early if there’s a family thing, but usually, we are right here at the counter. The old clock on the wall ticks quite loudly when the shop is empty. It is a peaceful life, mostly, just serving the neighbors.