Our Story
Our Story
The Legacy of the Agrawal Community
The Agrawal (also written as Agarwal, Aggarwal, Agrawala, Agarwala, Agarwalla, Aggrawal, and other variations) community belongs to the Bania Vaishya tradition of northern India. Banias are historically recognized as trading and entrepreneurial communities, contributing significantly to India’s economy and society for centuries.
Agrawals are found across northern India, with strong presence in Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir. Beyond India, members of the community have spread globally, creating a strong network of professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders in every field.
The Agrawals trace their lineage to Maharaja Agrasen (born around 4250 or 3082 BCE), the legendary Kshatriya king of Agroha. A descendant of Lord Shri Ram, Maharaja Agrasen adopted the Vaishya tradition, laying the foundation for a community rooted in enterprise, compassion, and social responsibility. Goddess Lakshmi, along with Lord Vishnu, is revered as the presiding deity of prosperity for the Agrawals.
AGROHA
Connecting Tradition with Global Aspirations
AGROHA
(Agrawal Global Relationship Organization for Human Aspirations) is a modern platform inspired by this proud legacy. It brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders from the Agrawal community across the world.
Grounded in the values of enterprise, trust, collaboration, and prosperity, AGROHA serves as a catalyst for:
- Building meaningful business and personal relationships
- Connecting opportunities globally
- Enabling knowledge-sharing and learning
- Creating pathways for collective growth
While AGROHA primarily unites members of the Agrawal community, its vision extends beyond — contributing positively to society at large, through networking, support, and collaboration.
Agrawal Surnames and Gotras
Members of the Agrawal community are traditionally identified by their gotras (lineages) and surnames. Some of the widely recognized surnames include:
Airan, Bansal, Bhandal, Bindal, Dharan, Garg, Goyan, Jindal, Kansal, Kuchhal, Madhukul, Mangal, Mittal, Nangal, Singhal, Tayal, Tingal, Goyal (Goel), Gupta, Rungta, Khetan, Kedia and many more.
Agrawal Population in India
While there is no exact census count for Agrawals, studies and community estimates suggest that there are around 10–12 million (1–1.2 crore) Agrawals in India.
Originally concentrated in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, the community has now spread to all parts of India and across the globe, continuing to thrive as a symbol of entrepreneurship, resilience, and social contribution.
✨ AGROHA is more than an organization — it is a movement to preserve our heritage, empower our present, and shape a stronger, united future for the Agrawal community worldwide.
Disclaimer
The following videos are among the most popular on YouTube about the Agarwal community. AGROHA does not claim that every detail presented in these videos is 100% accurate; however, they broadly cover the history of Agarwals and Maharaja Agrasen Ji. We are grateful to and sincerely appreciate the efforts of the creators of these videos, Dr. Ujjawal Patni, Dr. Vivek Bindra, and Epic Khoj on Marwaris.