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LIST OF INDUSTRIES UNDER RED CATEGORY Red Category Industries

Indian Aluminium Industry was first established in the year 1808 and it took almost 46 years to make its production commercially viable.
The research work of the country took several years resulted in extracting the Aluminium from the ore.
India is the second largest cement producer in the world after China with a total capacity of 151.2 Million Tones (MT). Government of India has been giving immense boost to various infrastructure projects, that the cement industry in India is currently growing at an enviable pace.
Construction usually is done or coordinated by general contractors, who specialize in one type of construction such as residential or commercial building. Cost structure of the construction industry is dominated by raw material cost and subcontracting cost.
The Indian Copper Industry consisted of a single state-owned company and now the copper industry in India takes up about 3 % of the entire world market for copper.
India is the highest milk producer in the entire globe. India is well known as the ‘Oyster’ of the global dairy industry, with opportunities galore for the entrepreneurs globally.
Indian Jewellery is made scrupulously by hand and was traditionally crafted by family jewelers skilled in a particular style. India`s artisans with traditional skills dominated contemporary techniques to provide the world with jewellery that confirmed to international standards.
Indian Fashion Industry India is at its infancy at the moment and has great potential to make the mark on the world stage. Fashion in India has thousands of years of tradition behind it.
Fertilizer is defined as any substance which is required for plant growth.Today the Indian fertilizer industry in the past 50 years has grown in size and stature as it ranks third in the world.
Indian Film Industry is just not restricted to fun and entertainment and earning profits but is also one of the biggest employment generating industries of the Indian economy. Today the growth of this industry is quite phenomenal with the changing preferences of movie-goers and filmmakers.
India is one among the leading countries in mining and export of granite and is rich in granite reserves. Geologically, the southern and eastern belts of the Nation are abundant in granite deposits.
Indian health care industry growth story is moving ahead neck to neck with the pharmaceutical industry & the software industry of the nation.
Jewellery has always remained an integral part of the Indian lifestyle. The diverse history of India has great influence on the jewelry styles as well.
Indian Mining Industry has been a major mineral producer in Asia and globally. Currently it is the global producer of chromite, coal, iron ore and bauxite. Mining is over 6000 years old in India.
Indian Oil and Gas Industry have been successful in fuelling the rapid growth of the Indian economy.The origin of Indian Oil & Gas Industry can be traced back to 1867 when oil was struck at Makum near Margherita in Assam.
There is a  phenomenal growth on the housing sector front with  rapid urbanization and  availability of easy to secure housing loans  and this has become  the prime drivers of growth in the paint segment.
Indian Paper industry has created sustainable livelihood in rural areas and has helped generating employment for the local population especially for women to earn their livelihood.
The Indian Power Industry plays a critical role in the economic progress of the country and has to be emphasized. Before Independence British controlled the Indian power industry firmly.
Indian Printing Industry has undergone many revolutionary changes in the past 15 years. India is becoming one of the major print producer & manufacture of printed paper products for the world markets.
Indian rubber industry has been growing in along with the strength and importance, as a part of India's burgeoning role in the global economy.
ndia is the second largest producer of silk, contributing to about 18 % to the world production. India's requirement of raw silk is much higher than its current production.
People belonging to different income levels use different brands, which fall under different segments, but all income levels use soaps, making it the second largest category in India. Soaps are categorized into men's soaps, ladies' soaps and common soaps.
India is on an upswing when speaking about the Steel Industry because of the strong global and domestic demand. The rapid economic growth and progressing demand by sectors like infrastructure, real estate and automobiles, at home and abroad, has put Indian steel industry on the Global Map.
Sugar is made from sugarcane, was discovered thousands of years ago in New Guinea. And then the route was traced to India and Southeast Asia.
Indian Textile Industry has earned a unique place in our country. It is among the industries which were earliest to come into existence in India. 
In India Tobacco is an important commercial crop grown. Tobacco Production occupies the third position in the world with an annual production of about 725 Million Kgs.
Indian zinc industry consists primarily of two gaint players in the market, namely Hindustan Zinc and Binani Zinc. Hindustan Zinc is a producer which is integrated having its own mines and has a market share of more than 60%.

LIST OF INDUSTRIES UNDER ORANGE CATEGORY Orange Category Industries

Indian automobile industry mainly focusses on servicing, dealership, financing and maintenance of vehicles. The Indian Automobile industry includes two-wheelers, trucks, cars, buses and three-wheelers which play a crucial role in growth of the Indian economy.
The Indian Cotton Industry provides sustenance to million of farmers as also the workers involved are right from processing to trading of cotton. The Indian textile industry consumes a diverse range of fibres and yarn, but is predominantly cotton based.
Indian Hotel Industry is set to grow by 15% a year. Over the last decade business opportunities in the country India had intensified and elevated room rates occupancy levels in India.
The Indian Jute Industry is a very old & predominant in the eastern part of India. The Government of India has included the Jute Industry for special attention in its National Common Minimum Programme.
Indian pharmaceutical market in 1970’s was almost non-existent. Today, India has gained immense importance and carved a niche for itself in the pharmaceutical domain. In fact, it has emerged as a big mart for the pharmaceutical industry.
Tractors are an integral part of mechanization and have a crucial role to play in increasing agricultural productivity. In 1961 the tractor manufacturing in India started, and the industry has grown at a phenomenal pace in the last five decades.
Indian Weaving Industry has conventionally been one of the most promising sectors of huge employment. In fact, after agriculture, the weaving Industry is largest provider of work force.

LIST OF INDUSTRIES UNDER GREEN CATEGORY Green Category Industries

Advertising is one of the key activities for potential business and is equally important as producing something using raw material, or as capital, manpower, planning, organizing etc. Publicising the products or services that the business offers to the targeted customers is called Advertising.
Indian 'agro' or 'agriculture' marks the beginning of 'civilized' or 'sedentary' society. Climate change and increase in population in the country during the Holocene Era (10,000 BC onwards) led to the evolution of agriculture.
Indian Aviation Industry has been one of the fastest-growing aviation industries in the world with private airlines accounting for more than 75 % of the sector of the domestic aviation market.
Indian Banking Industry’s growth has been more qualitative than quantitative which is expected to remain the same for the coming years.Indian Banking Industry originated in the first decade of 18th century as The General Bank of India came into existence in the year 1786.The India’s oldest bank which is in existence is the State Bank of India.
Government of India set up the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science and Technology in 1986 with the aim of enhancing the Biotech Industry in India. Since then DBT has produced one of the best scientists of the country since its establishment.
Indian Biscuits Industry seems to be the largest among all the food industries and has a turn over of around Rs.3000 crores. Indian subcontinent is known to be the second largest manufacturer of biscuits, the first being USA.
Indian Chocolate Industry as today is dominated by two companies, both multinationals. The market leader is Cadbury with a lion's share of 70%. The company's brands like Five Star, Gems, Eclairs, Perk, Dairy Milk are leaders in their segments.
 
Indian coir industry has been fortunate to get boost in the form of the ever increasing awareness about eco-protection. Coir, being a natural fibre which is environment-friendly is the fibre of the future.
While the demand of beautifying substances called cosmetics are growing day by day, a large number of local as well as international manufacturers are gradually extend their ranges and products in different provinces of India.
Indian Cottage industry is generally unorganized sector and falls under the category of small scale industry. The industry produces consumable products through the use of conventional methods.
IIndian Electronics industry dates back to the early 1960s. Electronics industry includes development and maintenance of fundamental communication systems including radio-broadcasting, telephonic and telegraphic communication, and augmentation of defense capabilities.
Indian  Food Processing  Industry covers fruit and vegetables; meat and poultry; milk and milk products, alcoholic beverages, fisheries, plantation, grain processing, consumer products groups like confectionery, chocolates and cocoa products, Soya-based products, mineral water, high protein foods etc
India is a land of wonderful and marvelous artistic work of wood which is being appreciated world wide. The rich Indian  handicraft and beautiful traditional attributes of art and design have established a reputation of Indian Furniture Industry in the nation and worldwide to be appreciated by people.
India’s Garment Industry is well-organized enterprise is among the best in the world. It constitutes of designers, manufacturers, exporters, suppliers, stockists, and wholesalers. Indian Garment Industry has carved out a niche in the global markets and earned a reputation for its durability, quality and beauty.
Indian Insurance Industry has got the deep-rooted history.In India the advent of Life Insurance started in the year 1818 with the establishment of the Oriental Life Insurance Company in Calcutta.
Indian Information Technology industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. The IT industry has built very valuable brand equity for itself in the global markets.
Indian Leather Industry has developed to a large extent and is the second largest producer next to China. The industry is equipped mostly with a potential for employment generation, growth and exports, with the annual exports touching 2 billion USD.
 
Indian Music Industry has a rich musical tradition and one is capable of generating sizeable revenue for the country in every genre of the music industry. There are lot of loopholes in the industry due to the unabated growth of piracy.
The Indian Mutual funds Industry had a rapid growth as a result of infrastructural development, increase in personal financial assets, and rise in foreign participation.
The traditional areas which had produced natural pearls are located in the Gulf of Mannar and Gulf of Kutch. The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute of the Government of India has succeeded in culturing pearls.

Ever Since 1957 the Plastics Industry in India has made significant achievements as it made a modest but promising beginning by commencing production of Polystyrene.The Indian Plastic industry is facing severe demand crunch.
Poultry Industry in India is constantly on the rise due to the use of modern techniques and changing from live bird to fresh chilled and frozen product market.
The first step for the rail system in India was put forward in 1832. Then alteast a decade later in 1844, the then Governor-General of India Lord Hardinge allowed private entrepreneurs to set up a rail system in India.Today Indian Railways Industry is one of the largest rail networks in the world.
 
The Indian Real Estate Industry in the country is one of great importance and  according to a technical report there is an estimated  shortage of 26.53 million houses.
Today India is the fifth largest in the world in terms of Retail Industry. It is one of the fastest growing industries, especially over the last few years. Though initially, the retail industry in India was mostly unorganized.
 
The Indian shipping Industry plays a crucial role in Indian economy. As 90% of the nation's trade by volume is done via sea. India has been the largest merchant shipping fleet among the developing nations.
 
India's demand for solar products has been rapidly rising for the recent years, especially in rural areas, and is expected to continue growing substantially during the years to come.
Indian Tea Industry is about 172 years old. The industry occupies an important place and plays a very useful part in the national economy.
Indian Telecom Industry started in 1851 when the first operational land lines were laid by the government near Calcutta (seat of British power).
Indian Television Industry has been in existence for nearly s four decades. Initially for the first 17 years, it spread haltingly and transmission was mainly in black & white. Now the Television industry has grown by leaps and bounds.
 
India's tourism industry is experiencing a  strong period of growth which is  drived by the burgeoning Indian middle class and high spending foreign tourists with coordinated government campaigns to promote 'Incredible India'.
Indian Toy industry is large and growing which needs more organized approach to face the challenges of factor distribution & marketing.
Indian Turbine Industry is growing rapidly as wind energy is the fastest growing source of renewable energy in the country.