Industries are categorized by their product type. The main categories are:
Agro-based Industries:
These utilize agricultural products as raw materials.
Example: Cotton textile, sugar, jute.
Mineral-based Industries:
These use mineral ores as their primary input.
Example: Iron and steel, aluminum, cement.
Forest-based Industries:
These rely on products derived from forests.
Example: Paper, furniture, plywood.
Animal-based Industries:
These process animal products for raw materials.
Example: Leather, dairy, woolen textile.