Jay Shri Ambe Provision Store

Jay Shri Ambe Provision Store is located just off the main road on Dabhoi Road in Vadodara. If you live around here, you’ve likely walked past us many times. I decided to set up shop here because it’s a convenient spot for people heading home from work. We mainly deal in provisions, so you’ll find plenty of flour, dal, and different kinds of spices on our shelves. I try to source things from the local markets when I can. The shop isn't fancy at all. The lighting is a bit dim in the back, and I still use an old scale for some of the loose items. Most days are pretty similar. I arrive, sweep the front, and start checking my stock. Since we are near the main road, it can get quite noisy with the horns and engines, but I’ve grown used to it over the years. Customers usually come in with a list written on a scrap of paper. I like the challenge of finding everything quickly for them so they can get back to their families. Sometimes we run out of the popular brands, but I always have something else that works just as well. It’s a practical shop for practical people. I don't spend money on advertising; I just rely on people knowing we are here and that we have what they need for their dinner.