It is believed that Hindu Jaiswal originally belong to either 'Jais' in Rajasthan or 'Jayas' in U.P. They are classified as Somavamshiya Sahatrarjun Kshatriya and is a trading community dealing in iron scrap processing, iron ore and other manufacturing fields. Jaiswals are moslty settled in north Indian states and are famous for celebrating marriage in an elaborate and grand manner. Hindu Jaiswal groom usually takes over his family business and highly respect their family values and customs.