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Revision as of 20:43, 14 September 2006
- This article talks about Hindu trading communities known as Banias. For other uses, see Banya.
According to the Indian caste system, Vanika (Sanskrit) or Bania (Hindi) is a trader or merchant.
Two of the largest trading communities in India include:
Some other traditional trading communities include:
- Barnwals of UP, Bihar & West Bengal
- Chetti from Tamil Nadu
- Gahoi of UP
- Gandha-vanika of Bengal
- Komti of Andhra
- Maheshwari of Rajasthan
- Oswals of Rajasthan (also referred to as Marwari)
- Pancham of Maharashtra, Karnataka
- Parwars of Madhya Pradesh
- Vaishnav of Gujarat
They are sometimes referred to as Vaishya.