Teli is a business community and is a Hindu caste that originally dealt in edible oil which in Hindi language is known as 'Tel'. Hindu Teli's are often called as Teli sahu and are found throughout India. Marriages among Teli's is usually an arranged wedding fixed by the elders from the girl and the boy side. Through marriage alliance they seek to strenghthen their business prospects as well. Hindu Teli groom usually take over their family business and searches a life partner with family values.