Types of Industries in India and World

General Knowledge

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Factors for classification of Industries

Industries can be categorised into the following groups:
(i) Raw materials used,
(ii) Size
(iii) Location
(iv) Nature of the finished product.

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Industries on Basis of Raw Material

Industries, on the basis of raw material utilised, can be divided into:
(i) Agro-based industries 
(ii) Mineral-based industries
(iii) Forest-based industries
(iv) Animal-based industries

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Industries on basis of nature of products

On the basis of nature of products, industries can be divided into:
(a) Heavy industries
(b) Light industries 

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Industries on basis of ownership

On the basis of ownership, industries can be divided into:
(a) Public sector industries
(b) Private sector industries
(c) Joint sector industries
(d) Co-operative sector industries

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Industries on basis of location and market

On the basis of location and market, industries can be divided into:
(a) Village industries
(b) Cottage industries

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Industries on basis of finished product or function

On the basis of finished product or functions, industries can be divided into:
(a) Basic industries
(b) Secondary or Consumer industries
(c) Tertiary industries
(d) Ancillary industries