The street is lined on either side with hundreds of dilapidated shops and street hawkers who sell all kinds of electrical and electronic spare parts. As you enter, the road beckons you to buy latest electronic gadgets at unbelievable prices. You can assemble a colour television or a latest P-III computer system at a price that will surprise any manufacturer.

One of the hawkers, Irfan who sells computer motherboards, mouse, keyboards and other components is willing to part with a P-III motherboard for Rs. 250/-. A steal when compared to the retail market. The hawkers buy computer spare parts in bulk from scrap dealers and companies wanting to offload old systems. They then dismantle the systems and sell the parts individually. A few of the shops here do sell genuine parts.

Lamington Road is a 'must see' for both the serious retailer and amateur hobbyist.

Text & Photographs: Vinayak Prabhu