Sunita is a wholesale rice distributor in her town. Her business day begins early at the local grain market. Around 4 am, trucks loaded with bags of rice from various rice mills start arriving. The market comes alive with the hustle and bustle of buyers and sellers. Sunita takes part in the bidding process, deciding on the rice varieties and quantities she wants to purchase. After winning the bids, she stores the rice in her warehouse within the market.
Around 7 am, local grocery stores and restaurant owners come to the market to purchase rice for their businesses. They need to make their purchases early so that they can open their shops and restaurants by 9 am.
Why is a wholesale trader necessary? ### How does a wholesale trader contribute to the overall economy of a region?