Topics
Introduction of Commerce and Business
Trade
- Concept of Trade
- Internal Trade
- Wholesale Trade
- Retail Trade
- Types of Retailers> Itinerant Retailers
- Types of Retailers> Fixed Shop Retailer
- Small Scale Fixed Retailer
- Large Scale Fixed Retailers
- Departmental Stores
- Super Market Shop
- Chain Stores or Multiple Shops
- One Price Shop
- Concept of Mall
- International Trade
- Export Trade
- Procedure of Export Trade
- Import Trade
- Procedure of Import Trade
- Entrepot Trade
- Comparison of Different Types of Retailers and Trade Practices
Small Scale Industry and Business
Forms of Business Organisation - 1
- Private Sector Organisations
- Sole Trading Concern
- Partnership Firm
- Types of Partners
- Types of Partnerships Firms
- Hindu Undivided Family Business Or Joint Hindu Family Business
- Co-operative Society
- Types of Cooperative Societies
- Joint Stock Company
- Amul: A Successful Co-operative Movement in India
- Private Limited Company
- Public Limited Company
- Comparison of Different Forms of Business Organization
Forms of Business Organisation - 2
Institutes Supporting Business
Business Environment
- Concept of Business Environment
- Importance of Business Environment
- Dimensions of Business Environment
- Internal Factors
- External Factors> Natural Environment
- External Factors> Social Environment
- External Factors> Political Environment
- External Factors> Economic Environment
- External Factors> Technological Environment
- External Factors> Legal Environment
- New Economic Policy and Business
- Liberalisation
- Privatisation
- Globalisation
- Impact of New Economic Policy on Business
Introduction to Management
- Flow Chart
- Traditional Small-Scale Industries
- Modern Small-Scale Industries
- Key Point Summary
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Flow Chart

Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Traditional Small Scale Industries
These industries use local materials, traditional skills, and simple tools, often employing family labor in villages and small towns.
| Type | Example Activities | Real-life Example |
|---|---|---|
| Handloom | Weaving cloth by hand | Weavers in Varanasi |
| Handicraft | Crafting pottery, toys, jewelry | Wooden toy-makers of Channapatna |
| Coir | Products from coconut husk | Kerala coir mat industry |
| Sericulture | Raising silkworms for silk | Silk farms in Karnataka |
| Khadi/Village Industries | Rural clothing, village goods | Khadi outlets across India |
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Modern Small Scale Industries
These industries use modern machines and processes, are usually located in towns or cities, and cater to the demands of various sectors in today's market.
| Type | Example Products | Real-life Example |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle Parts | Tyres, wheels, pedals | Ludhiana bicycle part suppliers |
| Sewing Machines | Sewing, embroidery | Usha, Singer plants |
| Blades, Razors | Shaving, cutting tools | Local brands manufacturing razors and blades in Gujarat |
| Electric Appliances | Fans, mixers, heaters | Small appliance manufacturers supplying larger brands |
| Spare Parts | Car parts, machinery | Pune auto ancillary units working with Tata, Mahindra |
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Key Point Summary
- Small-scale industries boost local jobs and village economies.
- Modern classification (under MSME) uses investment and turnover limits.
- Traditional and modern SSIs work together to support Indian development.
