Saurabh Provision Store

We have our provision store in the Saket Nagar area of Varanasi. It is mostly a residential neighborhood, so things are a little quieter here compared to the main ghats or the big markets. We focus on selling the basic items that people need for their daily meals. We have different varieties of lentils and rice, and we also keep some basic household items like soap and matches. The shop is quite compact, so we have to be very organized with our stock. We have shelves that go all the way up to the ceiling, and we use a small ladder to reach the things at the top. We don't have any employees, so it’s just us doing everything from the sales to the cleaning. We get to know the neighbors quite well. You start to notice who comes in at what time and what they usually like to buy. We don't do any kind of promotion or sales. We just keep our prices as fair as we can so people keep coming back. The morning starts with a quick sweep of the front area and then we wait for the milk delivery. It’s a predictable routine, which is nice in a way. We aren't trying to do anything groundbreaking. We just want to be a reliable place for the people in Saket Nagar to get their groceries. It’s a simple, honest way to spend the day and we are quite content with how things are.