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Indian economy / September 1, 2021

Indian Economy – Sectors

·        Economy is normally categorized into three sectors namely −ContentsPrimary SectorSecondary SectorTertiary Sector Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary Sector Primary Sector ·        Primary Sector is directly dependent on environment for manufacture and production. For example, agriculture, mining, farming etc. Secondary Sector ·        Secondary Sector adds value to the produ by transforming raw materials into valuable products. For example, processing and construction […]


·        Economy is normally categorized into three sectors namely −

  • Primary Sector
  • Secondary Sector
  • Tertiary Sector

Primary Sector

·        Primary Sector is directly dependent on environment for manufacture and production. For example, agriculture, mining, farming etc.

Description: Primary Sector

Secondary Sector

·        Secondary Sector adds value to the produ by transforming raw materials into valuable products. For example, processing and construction industries.

Description: Secondary Sector

Tertiary Sector

·        Tertiary Sector is involved in production and exchange of services. For example, transportation, communication, and other services of such kind.

·        Tertiary Sector is also known as Services Sector as it facilitates the production and exchanges of services.

Description: Teritary Sector