• Since the liberalization and deregulation in 1991, most industries have been delicensed to start manufacturing in India.
• Government reserved only for those industries that may impact public health, safety, and national security.
• Indian industrial licenses are regulated by the IDRA, 1951 Act, and are approved by the Secretarial of Industrial Assistance (SIA) on the recommendation of the licensing committee.
• The provisions of the Act restrict a licensed industrial undertaking from manufacturing a new article unless the license has been renewed or a new license has been obtained.

Industries that require industrial licensing for manufacturing in India include:

• Tobacco items
• Defense aerospace and warships
• Hazardous chemicals
• Industrial explosives

These industries require compulsory licensing because of environmental, safety, and strategic considerations.

Note: Due to changes in the policies the given options does not give the right answer.