2020 · Q33
As per the use-based classification of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), the maximum weight has been assigned to
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- Aprimary goods
- Bintermediate goods
- Cconsumer durables
- Dconsumer non-durables
Explanation
Under the 2011-12 base of the Index of Industrial Production, the use-based weights are: primary goods 34.05%, intermediate goods 18.66%, consumer durables 12.71% and consumer non-durables 15.33%. This weighting reflects the dominant role of mining, electricity and basic-goods output in India's industrial production. Primary goods therefore carry the maximum weight.