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What is the difference  between basic industries and consumer goods industries ?

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Basic Industries

Consumer Goods Industries

Those industries which produce materials to be used as raw material in other industries are known as basic industries.
Example: iron and steel industry.

Consumer goods industries are those industries which manufacture goods for directly used by consumers.
Example: edible oil, biscuits etc.

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