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Somani family

Named among the Marwari families that became industrialists

Named by the cited source among the Marwari business families that transformed themselves from traders into industrialists in the early twentieth century.

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Why this is listed

“In the social hierarchy of the Marwari business community, we were at best on the third rung. Families like the Birlas, Singhanias, Bangurs, Dalmias, Somanis, Goenkas, Sarafs, Poddars, Khaitans and a few dozen others who had transformed themselves from traders to industrialists in the early part of the last century, were at the top.”

Marwaris' unique talent for business comes from one quality. It's called 'baniya buddhi'