Vanika

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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:

  • Rauniyars of Nepal ,UP, Bihar & West Bengal
  • Barnwals of UP, Bihar & West Bengal
  • Chetti from Tamil Nadu
  • Gahoi of UP
  • Gandha-vanika of Bengal
  • Komti of Andhra
  • Maheshwari of Rajasthan
  • Pancham of Maharashtra, Karnataka
  • Parwars of Madhya Pradesh
  • Vaishnav of Gujarat
  • Rauniars of Nepal ,UP, Bihar & West Bengal

They are sometimes referred to as Vaishya.

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