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25 September 2015 Dear experts,
plz let me know the difference between the commercial and industrial,

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25 September 2015 Commercial is in the nature of business whereas industrial is in the nature of manufacturing.

Arpit Shah

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26 January 2016 Industrial
The word “industrial” is used for any business which involves the manufacturing of goods. It could be construction. Meaning the construction of factories or construction that deals with big items, structures, power loads, etc. It could mean industrial land or an area which refers to an area which has factories. They are generally on the outskirts of cities. Basically it includes something relating to industry.

Some of the dictionary meanings of “industrial” used as adjectives are:

Something resulting from or relating to industry. For example, industrial development.
An area or country or land which has a number of developed industries, for example, an industrial nation and industrial land.
Somebody working in or required to be employed in any industry, for example, industrial workers.

“Industrial” used as a noun:

Industrial music is a particular style of rock music.
Any person being employed in an industry.
Industrial enterprise issuing a bond or stock.
Any organization or company engaged in industry.

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Arpit Shah

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26 January 2016 Commercial
The word “commercial” is used for any business which is usually for serving customers and has to be made very attractive to pull attention towards it for a better selling power. For example, commercial buildings and areas are very well maintained. They are situated in a location which is highly in demand.

Some of the dictionary meanings of “commercial” used as adjectives are:

Something related to commerce, for example, a commercial loan.
Somebody who is engaged in commercial business, for example, a commercial driver.
Somebody who is involved or engaged in an area which serves the commercial market, for example, a commercial artist.
Unrefined products manufactured and distributed for the use of industry in large quantities.

Something with profit as the main motive, for example, commercial book.
Something sponsored or supported by advertisers or advertising, for example, commercial television.

“Commercial” used as a noun:

A commercial is an advertisement which is run on television or played on radio and has been paid for.

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26 January 2016 Summary:

“Industrial” refers to any venture or business which deals with the manufacturing of goods. It does not include transportation, financial companies, and utilities. “Commercial” refers to any business or venture done with the sole motive of gaining a profit.