Nema (community)
Nema is a merchant community which is mainly found in Madhya Pradesh. It has also spread to Gujarat and Rajasthan. It originated from the Nimar region of western Madhya Pradesh, where this community is still concentrated.
Several old Jain inscriptions mentioning the Nema or Neva community have been found in Madhya Pradesh.
The Nemas are largely devout Vaishnavas. A group of Nemas that migrated to Vidarbha region a few centuries ago, follows Digambar Jainism.
Those having presence in the Gujarat and Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh follow Śvetāmbara Jainism.