Jain business people are expected to run their business according to Jain dharma, not just for profit.

Very simply, key principles are:

1. Ahimsa (Non‑violence)

- Avoid businesses that directly harm living beings (meat, fishing, weapons, alcohol, tobacco, etc.). - Try to reduce harm in supply chain, waste, pollution, and treatment of workers.

1. Satya (Truthfulness)

- No lying in advertising, quality, or accounts. - Clear weights, measures, pricing, contracts, and promises.

1. Asteya (Non‑stealing)

- No cheating in bills, taxes, commissions, or salaries. - No using others’ ideas or property without proper permission or payment.

1. Aparigraha (Non‑possessiveness)

- Earn, but do not become greedy or proud. - Keep lifestyle simple; use extra wealth for charity, education, hospitals, temples, animal care, etc.

1. Right Livelihood (Samyak Ājīva)

- Choose work that is as non‑violent and honest as possible. - Better to earn a little less with purity than more with adharma.

1. Dayā & Dān (Compassion & Charity)

- Pay fair wages, treat staff and suppliers with respect. - Help the poor, support Jain saṅgh activities, and welfare projects.

Because of this discipline, many Jain businessmen are trusted, build long‑term relationships, and some become wealthy, but wealth is seen as responsibility, not the goal.

You can read more detailed points on Jain business principles here and guidance on what type of businesses a Jain should do here .