While most people think the dealership business is a new-age thing, the entire concept dates back to the flourishing trade system in Ancient India. Well known for its advanced trading systems and hotspot bazaars, the subcontinent laid the groundwork for much of the organized commercial practices that underpin the dealership and distributorship practices of yesteryear. These early dealers, known as traders, spread products across regions and created the framework of the systems we use now.

The Evolution of Dealership and Distributorship in Ancient India

Western India also had a well-organized trade system which was like a strong variant of modern dealership systems. These early merchants focused on acquiring products such as textiles, spices, and precious stones and distributing them throughout the regions and out to other international marketplaces. Ancient India's structured schemes have profoundly underscored the success of dealership distributorship models as instrumental for economic development and trade maximization.