Laxmi General Store

Laxmi General Store is situated at Anandpuri Chowk on Harmu Road in Ranchi. It’s a very central spot so we get people coming from all directions. The traffic outside can be quite loud but you stop noticing it after a while. I’ve been running this shop for a good number of years now. We stock the usual things like grains, pulses, and soap. I like to keep the jars of candy right at the front for the kids who come in after school. The shelves are made of wood and they’ve got a bit of wear and tear on them. I spend my mornings checking the inventory and writing down what I need to order. It’s a lot of manual work, lifting boxes and shifting things around to make room. Ranchi can get quite rainy, so I’m always worried about the roof leaking, though we’ve patched it up recently. It’s a very normal, local business. We don’t have a big team, just a couple of us making sure things run okay. I know which neighbors prefer which brand of tea. It’s those small details that make the day interesting. We stay open late because the chowk is always active. It’s a simple life but it’s ours. We just try to have what people need so they don’t have to go all the way to the big market. Our location is easy to find if you are ever passing through the chowk area.