The Desi Jewish communities are some of the oldest in world, with more than 2000 years of continuity in the Indian subcontinent (such as the Cochin Jews and the Bene Israel). Most of them lived on the coast of the Arabian Sea. They were involved in trade in the Malabar area, also in the production of oil.
The Jewish communities of South Asia, particularly those in India, are among the oldest globally, boasting over 2000 years of continuous presence in the Indian subcontinent (such as the Cochin Jews and the Bene Israel). They primarily resided along the Arabian Sea coast. Their activities included trade within the Malabar region and oil production.