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Cottage industries
In these industries, work is usually done by craftsmen and artisans
belonging to the same family.
They do not need much investment.
The industries in this category include weaving, making shoes, cane and
bamboo works, items made from stone and clay, khadi, handloom, bangle-
making and basket-making.
Information Technology
It deals with computers and the related software and hardware.
Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru are some of the main centres of this
industry.
The other important industry in this category is the business process
outsourcing which has come up in a big way in major towns and cities like
Gurgaon, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chandigarh.