Internal Trade

In the NCERT Business Studies book Business Studies (Class 11, Chapter – “Internal Trade”), you explore the process of buying and selling goods within a country. You learn how internal trade connects producers and consumers through different distribution channels and ensures that goods reach the market efficiently.

The chapter explains the two main types of internal trade: wholesale trade and retail trade. You study the role of wholesalers in purchasing goods in bulk from producers and supplying them to retailers, while retailers sell goods directly to final consumers.

You also learn about different forms of retail trade, including fixed shop retailers such as departmental stores and chain stores, as well as small-scale retailers like street vendors and market traders. This chapter helps you understand how internal trade supports the smooth distribution of goods and contributes to the functioning of the domestic market.