Basis of Difference | Industry | Commerce |
Meaning | Production of goods and services | Distribution of goods and services supplied by industries |
Nature | Represents supply side of goods and services | Represents demand side of goods and services |
Capital | Requires huge fixed and working capital | Requires limited fixed capital and huge working capital |
Resource required | Production takes place with the help of manpower and machines | Mostly manpower is required |
Scope | It includes genetic, extractive, manufacturing and construction industries | It includes trade and auxiliaries of trade |