Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
What class 3520 covers
The official inclusion and exclusion notes for this class, straight from the NIC-2025 publication.
What this class includes
This class includes the manufacture of gas, the storage and the distribution of natural or synthetic gas to the user through a system of mains.
What this class excludes
- extraction of crude natural gas, see 0620
- operation of coke ovens, see 1910
- manufacture of refined petroleum products and liquefied petroleum gas (LPGs), see 1920
- manufacture of industrial gases, see 2011
- activities of brokers or agents (intermediaries) that arrange the sale of natural gas via gas distribution systems operated by others, see 3540
- wholesale of bottled gaseous fuels, see 4671
- retail sale of gaseous fuel for motor vehicles and motorcycles, see 4730
- retail sale of household fuel oil and bottled gaseous fuels, see 4773
- transportation, usually over long-distance, of gas through by pipelines, see 4930
- The separate operation of gas pipelines, typically done over long distances, connecting producers with distributors of gas, or between urban centers, See 4930
- manufacture of basic organic gases, not for energy supply through a network, see 2011
- production of blast furnace gas, see 2410
- production of gas as by-product in landfills, see 3821
NIC codes in class 3520
These are the sub-class codes you actually register with. Open one for the activities it covers, examples and where it applies.
How class 3520 maps to NIC-2008
Use this concordance when a form asks for the NIC-2008 code instead.
Concordance published by MoSPI between the 4-digit industry classes of NIC-2008 and this version. Partial mappings mean the activity is split across more than one class.
Where class 3520 is used
NIC codes describe your business activity across these registrations. IncorpX provides assistance for each one.
GST registration classifies goods and services with HSN and SAC codes rather than NIC codes. Your NIC activity description helps keep the business activity consistent across applications.
Get assistance with GST RegistrationUdyam registration asks for the NIC code of every activity you carry out. You can select multiple NIC codes at 2-digit, 4-digit and 5-digit levels.
Get assistance with MSME (Udyam) RegistrationDPIIT startup recognition records your industry and sector based on the national industrial classification, so the right NIC code keeps your profile accurate.
Get assistance with Startup India (DPIIT)The SPICe+ incorporation form records the main division of industrial activity of the proposed company, which is derived from the NIC classification.
Get assistance with Private Limited CompanyThe FiLLiP incorporation form for LLPs also captures the business activity classification based on NIC codes.
Get assistance with LLP RegistrationOPC incorporation follows the same SPICe+ process, so the NIC-based activity classification applies here as well.
Get assistance with One Person Company (OPC)Trademarks use the NICE classification (Classes 1 to 45), not NIC codes. Your NIC activity helps identify which trademark classes fit your goods or services.
Get assistance with Trademark RegistrationThis directory reproduces the National Industrial Classification for reference. Titles, notes and codes are sourced from the MoSPI publications; the official gazette remains the authoritative source. IncorpX provides assistance for registrations that use these codes and does not issue the classification itself.
Frequently asked questions
What is NIC class 3520?
Class 3520 (Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains) is a 4-digit activity class in NIC-2025, under Group 352. It is the level most government forms ask for, and it contains 5 sub-class NIC codes.
Which NIC code should I use from class 3520?
Pick the sub-class below that most closely matches your main activity. Registrations such as Udyam accept several NIC codes, so add one for each activity you carry out and mark the primary one. IncorpX provides assistance for choosing correctly.
Does class 3520 exclude any activities?
Yes. Some related activities are classified elsewhere. Read the "What this class excludes" notes on this page and follow the referenced code where your activity is listed there instead.
Is class 3520 the right fit for your business?
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