For over three decades, sports goods trader S.P. Gupta of Etawah district has run a business shaped by routine travel, steady learning, and a close understanding of local demand. His work centres on the sale and servicing of sports equipment, including rackets, bats and carrom boards, as well as supplies for institutional and government buyers. The shop also undertakes racket stringing, a specialised service that has grown steadily in recent years.Gupta says he began this work in his early years and has stayed with it ever since, without shifting to any other occupation. In the early phase, his business operated on a very small scale. Stock was sourced from outside towns, carried by bus, and sold locally. The work involved frequent travel and long days, but it allowed him to understand pricing, quality, and the needs of players in and around Etawah.Starting small and staying localWhen Gupta began, organised sports retail was limited in the district. He recalls making regular trips to Meerut to procure goods and returning by bus, with equipment packed carefully for resale. Over time, the effort helped him build trust among customers and schools, many of whom returned repeatedly for repairs and replacements.Today, the business operates… Read MoreYourStory RSS Feed
