Gourav Trading Co.

Gourav Trading Co. is tucked away in Gali No. 1, over in Ashol Vihar, right off Phirni Road. It’s one of those narrow streets where everyone knows each other, so it feels very much like a community. If you are driving down Phirni Road, you have to keep an eye out for the turn-off into the Vihar. Our spot in Gali No. 1 is where all the action happens for us. It’s a modest setup, nothing too flashy, just a place where we can keep our stock and handle the paperwork. The morning routine is pretty much the same every day; we open up, check the inventory, and start the trading work. There is always someone coming in or out, whether it’s a delivery or a neighbor stopping by to say hello. The street can get pretty cramped with vehicles, but we manage to make it work. It’s a very human way of doing business, without the coldness of a big corporate office. We like the grit and the reality of Ashol Vihar. Sometimes the electricity goes out or the road gets blocked, but we just roll with it and keep going. We have been here long enough that the walls of the office feel like a second home. We don't need a lot of bells and whistles to do what we do. We just stay busy in our corner of the world and handle whatever comes through the door each morning.