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The Indian community was indispensable to agricultural markets in Uganda, predominantly engaging in the cotton industry. By 1919, Indians controlled nearly all cotton production and established multiple cotton gins, flour mills, and other production facilities. Despite operating on thin profit margins, Indian traders were able to thrive in conditions that would be deemed unmanageable for their European counterparts. Their extensive networks and commitment to small-scale retail shaped the economic landscape, with many offering credit in remote areas.