Manish Market, Mumbai

Wholesale Market for China

Products
2 years ago by admin 43

My first visit to wholesale market for manzeal.com

I have been to Manish Market several times with my cousin with a motive to
understand business of Chinese Electronic Products. This was for the first time I
visited for Manzeal.
If you go to Manish Market, every time you will find different types of fancy
products which are all from China. Regular products available there are Mosquito
Killing Rackets, MP3 Players, Digital Displays, LCD Screens, Fancy Lights,
Crockery & bone china items, etc. On the way to Manish Market, you will find a
market for Hardware & other electrical products known as the Lauhar Chawl. (I
will discuss about it in detail in another blog post) Other products you will find
there are Air Pillows, toys, Mobile Phones, Mobile phone accessories like battery,
handsfree, bluetooth doggle, bluetooth ear piece, memory card, cover, screen
guard and many other fancy products which you may have not seen before.

This market is only a wholesale market. If the people in this market gauge that
you are retail customer, they tend to offer you a retail price. So, only retailers who
buy in bulk get a better deal. Since I was with my cousin, who happens to be
trading in Chinese Products, I could learn many a things about the price of such

products. Chinese Cell Phone ranges between Rs. 1500 Rs. 3000, with IMEI
number, Mp3 player with memory card slot expandable upto 4 GB and no inbuilt
memory ranges between Rs. 165 180, depending upon the quantity and
bargaining skill you have. We bought 20 such Mp3 players @ Rs. 165 each. This
Mp3 Players are sold at Rs. 300 450 on various e-commerce portals. Market
price of Memory Cards (SD, Micro SD, etc.) is as good as oil & sugar prices, it
keeps on fluctuating daily. Currently 2GB Micro SD card is available at Rs. 220.
And yes, all these products are available at drastically low prices; but again, it
does not carry any guarantee or warranty.
Lot of other things to know there. Heres the secret of Manish Market. Manish
Market (the building) itself is a retail market. The actual wholesale market is
behind the building where dealers sit in open space or in a store made of thick
plastic, the temporary stores. They just have a table and a wireless landline
phone or a cell phone for communicating with other dealers. They have a
common godown, where all the dealers store their products.

The market is very dynamic and the most important part is that you should have
a good negotiation skill or else they may easily cheat you.
Reaching Manish Market:
The nearest station on Western Railway is Marine Lines. From Marine Lines it is
approximately a 15 minutes walk. Walking is more suitable rather than going by
Cab as one can also find various other markets on the way to Manish Market.

Lohar Chawl, Mumbai Wholesale

market for Electrical Goods
2 years ago by admin 20

Lohar Chawl, located at Marine Lines in Mumbai is wholesale market for

Electrical & Hardware. The market is dominated by Marwaris & Bhoris. Majority
of the business owners are from these two communities.

Lohar Chawl is the wholesale market for Electrical, Hardware, Tools, Home
Appliances & Chandeliers. You can find all the items starting from a electric bulb,
CFL to electric motors and lot many things. Market for these products is highly
concentrated in Lohar Chawl and is divided into different lanes.
You can find small stalls to large stores selling these items. There are certain
stores that sells only products of particular brand while there are some other
stores that sells single product of various brands & make.
The retail business of electrical, hardware & tools operate between 20% 40%
margin while that of chandeliers operates between 50% 70% which is quite
good profit margin. To give you example Electric Tester is available between Rs.
3 to Rs. 25, CFL 20 Watts (Surya Brand) is available at Rs. 105 while the MRP is
Rs. 150.

Other products like Soldering Iron is available at Rs. 45 which is sold at Rs. 70 in
retail. Conceal Fittings (for homes & office) 36 Watt PL is available at Rs. 180
which is sold for Rs. 220 in retail, Water Geyser is available at Rs. 750 (branded)
which is sold at Rs. 1000. Few more examples Electric Iron starts at Rs. 160,
door bell starts at Rs. 30, Extension board starts at Rs. 15 while the ceiling fan
starts at Rs. 450.
Other Product available there are Chandeliers & lights for home decoration.
Various fancy lights, both Indian & Imported are available. Hand Tools & Other
Hardware items have also found place in this market. You ask for anything in
hardware and is available there.

How to Reach Lohar Chawl?

The nearest station on Western Railway is Marine Lines. From Marine Lines it is
approximately a 15 minutes walk. Walking is more suitable rather than going by
Cab as one can also find various other markets on the way to Lohar Chawl.

Abdul Rehman Street, Mumbai

Wholesale Market for Stationery
2 years ago by admin 58

This is my second visit for Manzeal.com

I was searching for markets that could help visitors of this blog. My mind ran
through many ideas, finally I thought of writing on Abdul Rehman Street. It is also
know as A. R. Street. Abdul Rehman Street Located near Marine Lines (station
on western railway) is a wholesale market for School & Office Supplies. This one
is close to Manish Market about which I have already written earlier.

I have been to this market many times. Its a place from where your local
stationery shop keeper buys all the supplies. Products available here ranges
from small pin to electronic toys. There are shops selling your school books,
pencils, pens, erasers, school bags, water bottles, etc. Some store have strict
rules that they dont sell single unit of any product. These stores usually have
boards on the door saying Only Wholesale, No Retail. They do not entertain
retail clients.
One thing I discovered is that margins in stationery retail ranges anywhere
between 20% 40% which is fairly good margin as far as retail trade is
concerned I think this is why Anupam Stationery entered into retail business.
To give you example a refill of Techno Tip pens cost you Rs. 3.20 while the MRP
is Rs. 4, while the pen cost you Rs. 7.5 while the MRP is Rs. 10. This is not all,
you also get products like water bottles, school bags, pencil box, tiffin boxes, etc.
at 40% less price then what you get from your local stationery seller. Lets take
another example of Currency Notes Counting Machine its available at price of
Rs. 5000 6000 (table top model) in local stationery while there it is available at
Rs. 3500 4000.

Other products that may be of interest to you is toys for children of all age
groups. Toys of various variety like soft toys, educational toys, electronic toys,
toys for babies, video games, mechanical toys, and many others are available
here. You think of any stationery, school or office supplies its all available at this
place. Products like gift wrappers, office files, stamp pads, ink, diaries, year
planners, instruments for engineering course and you will find everything that is
available in stationery stores.
How to Reach A. R. StreetThe nearest station on Western Railway is Marine
Lines. From Marine Lines it is approximately a 15 minutes walk. Walking is more
suitable rather than going by Cab as one can also find various other markets on
the way to Abdul Rehman Street.

Hand Blender China Make

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Study of Hand Blender Manufactured in China was an inspiration from China

Products Expo in Mumbai held at Bombay Exhibition Centre. During this Expo
there were various companies dealing in Hand Blender. Hand Blenders of
various models were present. Wattage of China Make Hand Blenders is between
100 Watts to 200 watts, 200 watts being the most powerful motor. This one is
best suited to Indian conditions of grinding coconut and chutney.
During conversation with companies preset there we came to know that they
manufacture hand blenders for many Indian companies with their private labels.
They also manufacture blenders with specifications as per the customers
requirement. Ofcourse, this blenders comes with one year warranty. In order to
avoid replacement of blenders by sending it all the way to China they provide 2%
spare parts extra with the order.
The design of blenders is pretty cool. They have the most modern fit and are
trendy. These are not only suited in modern kitchen but can also be considered
as personal and corporate gifting item. These blenders have various options of
plastic stick or stainless stick. Rates varies depending on the stick you choose.
Also they come with various attachments like Plastic Cup, chopper, food mixer,
mixer jug with stainless steel blade, etc.
Importing these blenders directly from China is possible but these companies
have Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) between 1000 pcs. 5000 pcs. Also they
have production lead time of 30 days after you place the confirmed order.
Payment terms is 30% advance with order and rest before delivery.
Pricing for some of the models displayed below:
1. Handblender Model MZ2A (With Stainless Steel Stick)

Specification:VDE Cord, Two Round Plug, 1.5 metre wire, 700 ml plastic cup, 1
speed 200w, Packing 15 pcs./cartoon
Rates:USD 6.60 Ex-Jiangmen, China
Content:Hand Blender with SS StickPlastic Cup

2. Handblender Model MZ2A (With Plastic Stick)

Specification:VDE Cord, Two Round Plug, 1.5 metre wire, 700 ml plastic cup, 1
speed 200w, Packing 15 pcs./cartoon
Rates:USD 6.30 Ex-Jiangmen, China
Content:Hand Blender with Plastic StickPlastic Cup

3. Handblender Model MZ4

Specification:VDE Cord, Two Round Plug, 1.5 metre wire, 700 ml plastic cup, 1
speed 200w, Packing 6 pcs./cartoon
Rates:USD 7.50 (with Plastic Stick) Ex-Jiangmen, ChinaUSD 7.75 (with SS
Stick) Ex-Jiangmen, China
Content:Hand Blender with Plastic StickPlastic Cup & Meat Drinder
4. Handblender Model MZ5

Specification:VDE Cord, Two Round Plug, 1.5 metre wire, 700 ml plastic cup, 3
speed 200w, Packing 15 pcs./cartoon
Rates:USD 6.25 (with Plastic Stick) Ex-Jiangmen, ChinaUSD 6.50 (with SS
Stick) Ex-Jiangmen, China
Content:Hand Blender with Plastic StickPlastic Cup

Also note that importing kitchen appliances in India attract approx. 30% custom
duty. So the final landing price will be prices above + custom duty + insurance &
freight charges from China.