M. Thangavel Hallmark Private Limited

No. 52 in New Colony is where we spend most of our waking hours. Tuticorin is a place with its own pace, and we fit right into it. Being in the Thoothukudi district, we see a lot of different people coming through New Colony. The shop isn't anything spectacular to look at from the outside, but it is sturdy and safe. We deal with hallmarking, so there is a lot of focus on the small details and the scales we use every day. We make sure the workspace is clean because you can't have clutter when you are doing this kind of work. The neighborhood is mostly quiet, which is nice for concentrating. We don't have a big team of people, just a few of us who know the routine inside and out. Morning coffee is a big deal here before we get started. We usually sit on the stools near the back and plan out what needs to get done before the sun gets too high. The address is simple to find once you get into the colony area. We’ve been at this for a while, so we don't feel the need to shout about what we do. People find us when they need us. It's a practical life, working with metal and stamps, and we appreciate the steady nature of it. The salt air from the coast sometimes reaches us here, which is a nice reminder of our location in this town.