How many Baniyas are there in India?

26 Baniyas
There is nobody from the scheduled tribes or castes. India’s large peasant castes have some representation (Singh, Patel, Reddy), but not much. There are 26 Baniyas on our list.

What is difference between Khatri and baniya?

The Banias and Khatris are mercantile communities while the Jat Sikhs are agriculturists. Y-STRs showed that Bania population is genetically distinct from Khatris and Jat Sikh who in turn are not genetically differentiated from each other.

Is Baniyas vegetarian?

They also do not realise that the vegetarian food culture was first started by Jains in ancient India and now by choice the Brahmins and Baniyas (non-Jain Baniyas) have become vegetarians. They do not even believe in allowing any food choice.

Can Khatris regain supremacy in capital of India?

The Khatris are slowly climbing the political ladder to regain their supremacy in the capital of India. It is established by researches that the undivided Punjab, west of river Satluj was the original home of the Khatris.

Who are the Khatris of Delhi?

A large chunk of Delhi and much of its wealth are now in the hands of the Khatris. The Khatris are slowly climbing the political ladder to regain their supremacy in the capital of India. It is established by researches that the undivided Punjab, west of river Satluj was the original home of the Khatris.

Why do most billionaires in India come from the Baniya community?

But this statement is not true. However, the reason why we come across most billionaires in India as Baniya is simply because people into Baniya community are taught to be devoted 100\% to their work, keep a track of their investments so that we don’t have to face sudden financial troubles and a lot more.

Why are Baniyas so successful?

Baniyas are almost born with the business DNA. Kids learn the tricks of running a successful business very early. So when they grow up, they become masters at making profits.