Murad General Store

Murad General Store is located right on the Main Road in Sayaji Ganj, just near the bridge. It’s a busy area in Vadodara, especially with all the traffic coming off Parshuram Nagar Road. We get a lot of noise from the vehicles, but it brings in plenty of people who are just passing through and need something quickly. I started this place because the location seemed right for a general store. We keep a variety of things like toiletries, snacks, and basic groceries. The shop stays open pretty late because people coming home from work often realize they forgot something for dinner. I usually have a helper with me to deal with the rush hours. The shelves are always a bit crowded because I try to fit in as many different items as possible. It’s not the most organized looking place, but I know exactly where every single packet is kept. Being near the bridge means we are a landmark for some people when they are giving directions. Vadodara can be quite hot, so we sell a lot of cold drinks in the afternoons. Sometimes the rain leaks a little near the front door during monsoon, but we just put a bucket there and carry on. It’s a bit of a squeeze inside, but we make it work. Most of the customers are people from the nearby Parshuram Nagar who have been coming here for years. The postman always finds us easily because 390020 isn't that big an area.