According to the Indian caste system, Vanika (Sanskrit) or Bania (Hindi, Punjabi and other Indian languages)'s a trader or merchant belonging to the business class. Baniyas of Rajasthan are called Marwaris. Traditional Bania communities in India include: Agarwals of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab Arya Vysyas of Andhra Barnwals of UP, Bihar & West Bengal Chettis from Tamil Nadu Choudharys of Bihar Gahoi of UP/MP Gandha-vanika of West Bengal [spicesand perfume dealer]… (More on Vanika)