Sri Sri Chinna Kesava Fancy General Stores

Our store is situated on Chegurupati Vari Street in the Gollapudi area of Vijayawada. We are right across from the Petrol Bunk Centre, so we get a lot of people stopping by while they are out getting fuel. We sell fancy items along with general groceries. This means we have things like bangles and ribbons alongside soap and rice. It’s a bit of a mix, but it’s what the people here want. The shop is a family-run place and we have been here for a good number of years. We know the heat in Vijayawada can be tough, so we keep some cold drinks in a small fridge for the customers. The street outside can get dusty with all the vehicles, but we try to keep the inside as tidy as possible. We don't have any elaborate business plans or big goals. We just want to make sure that when a neighbor needs something for a puja or for their kitchen, we have it in stock. Sometimes we sit outside on a bench when the store is quiet and talk to the other shopkeepers nearby. It’s a friendly community and we are happy to be a part of it. We don't use any fancy software for our work, just a basic ledger to keep track of things. We just hope that people keep coming back for their daily needs. It’s a quiet life and we are content with how the shop is doing right now.