On what basis are the companies segregated into different categories in exchanges?

General
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Also what are the different types of securities that are categorised ?

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The Companies are segregated based on what Industry does its revenue gets generated from. For example, AUTO, IT etc. From that, the companies are sub-categorised based on what Sector does its revenue gets generated from. 

INDUSTRY Sector
AUTOMOBILES

Automoble Manufacturing

		<p>Auto Ancillaries,</p>

		<p>Tyres</p>
		</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
		<td>IT</td>
		<td>
		<p>Product Developement</p>

		<p>Service Outsourcing</p>
		</td>
	</tr>
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