Global Industry Classification Standard
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11 sectors · 25 industry groups · 74 industries · 163 sub-industries
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Industrials 20
- Capital Goods (2010) · 7 industries · 10 sub-industries
- Commercial & Professional Services (2020) · 2 industries · 8 sub-industries
- Transportation (2030) · 5 industries · 9 sub-industries
Consumer Discretionary 25
- Automobiles & Components (2510) · 2 industries · 4 sub-industries
- Consumer Durables & Apparel (2520) · 3 industries · 9 sub-industries
- Consumer Services (2530) · 2 industries · 6 sub-industries
- Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail (2550) · 3 industries · 8 sub-industries
Consumer Staples 30
- Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail (3010) · 1 industry · 4 sub-industries
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco (3020) · 3 industries · 6 sub-industries
- Household & Personal Products (3030) · 2 industries · 2 sub-industries
Health Care 35
- Health Care Equipment & Services (3510) · 3 industries · 7 sub-industries
- Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences (3520) · 3 industries · 3 sub-industries
Financials 40
- Banks (4010) · 1 industry · 2 sub-industries
- Financial Services (4020) · 4 industries · 11 sub-industry
- Insurance (4030) · 1 industry · 5 sub-industries
Information Technology 45
- Software & Services (4510) · 2 industries · 4 sub-industries
- Technology Hardware & Equipment (4520) · 3 industries · 6 sub-industries
- Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (4530) · 1 industry · 2 sub-industries
Communication Services 50
- Telecommunication Services (5010) · 2 industries · 3 sub-industries
- Media & Entertainment (5020) · 3 industries · 7 sub-industries
Real Estate 60
- Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) (6010) · 8 industries · 13 sub-industries
- Real Estate Management & Development (6020) · 1 industry · 4 sub-industries
Names and codes follow the April 2026 GICS methodology. This classification was designed for companies; it organises this research project but does not by itself measure the Indian economy.