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NIC-2025 codes
NIC-2025 is the latest National Industrial Classification released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), aligned with ISIC Rev. 5. It expands...
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NIC-2008 is the National Industrial Classification released in 2008 by the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO), aligned with ISIC Rev. 4. It...
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Agriculture & Allied
- Dairy NIC code
- Dairy Farming NIC code
- Poultry Farming NIC code
- Goat & Sheep Farming NIC code
- Fish Farming NIC code
- Aquaculture NIC code
- Agriculture NIC code
- Horticulture NIC code
- Floriculture NIC code
- Organic Farming NIC code
- Mushroom Farming NIC code
- Beekeeping NIC code
- Plant Nursery NIC code
- Sericulture NIC code
- Animal Husbandry NIC code
- Tea Cultivation NIC code
- Coffee Cultivation NIC code
- Spice Farming NIC code
- Fruit Farming NIC code
- Vegetable Farming NIC code
- Cold Storage NIC code
- Seed Processing NIC code
Food & Beverage
- Restaurant NIC code
- Cafe & Coffee Shop NIC code
- Bakery NIC code
- Sweet Shop NIC code
- Catering Services NIC code
- Cloud Kitchen NIC code
- Food Processing NIC code
- Dairy Products Manufacturing NIC code
- Ice Cream Manufacturing NIC code
- Snacks & Namkeen NIC code
- Spice Processing NIC code
- Flour Mill NIC code
- Rice Mill NIC code
- Edible Oil Manufacturing NIC code
- Beverage Manufacturing NIC code
- Packaged Drinking Water NIC code
- Confectionery NIC code
- Meat Processing NIC code
- Fruit Juice Manufacturing NIC code
- Tea Processing & Packing NIC code
Manufacturing
- Manufacturing NIC code
- Textile Manufacturing NIC code
- Garment Manufacturing NIC code
- Readymade Garments NIC code
- Yarn & Spinning NIC code
- Knitting & Hosiery NIC code
- Plastic Products Manufacturing NIC code
- Packaging Materials NIC code
- Furniture Manufacturing NIC code
- Footwear Manufacturing NIC code
- Leather Products NIC code
- Paper Products Manufacturing NIC code
- Printing NIC code
- Chemical Manufacturing NIC code
- Paint & Coatings NIC code
- Cement Manufacturing NIC code
- Steel & Iron NIC code
- Aluminium Products NIC code
- Machinery Manufacturing NIC code
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing NIC code
- Cosmetics Manufacturing NIC code
- Soap & Detergent NIC code
- Rubber Products NIC code
- Glass Products NIC code
- Ceramic & Tiles NIC code
- Jewellery Manufacturing NIC code
- Agarbatti Manufacturing NIC code
- Candle Manufacturing NIC code
- Electronics Manufacturing NIC code
- Electrical Equipment NIC code
- Auto Parts Manufacturing NIC code
- Fertilizer Manufacturing NIC code
- Pesticide Manufacturing NIC code
- Battery Manufacturing NIC code
- Wire & Cable Manufacturing NIC code
- Toys Manufacturing NIC code
- Brick Manufacturing NIC code
- Wood Products NIC code
Trading & Retail
- Trading Business NIC code
- Wholesale Business NIC code
- Retail Business NIC code
- Kirana / Grocery Store NIC code
- Supermarket NIC code
- E-commerce NIC code
- Import & Export NIC code
- Mobile Phone Shop NIC code
- Electronics Store NIC code
- Hardware Store NIC code
- Stationery Shop NIC code
- Book Store NIC code
- Cloth & Fabric Store NIC code
- Garment / Clothing Store NIC code
- Footwear Store NIC code
- Medical Store NIC code
- Jewellery Shop NIC code
- Furniture Store NIC code
- Paint Store NIC code
- Auto Spare Parts Shop NIC code
- Cosmetics Store NIC code
- Gift Shop NIC code
- Optical Store NIC code
- Agricultural Equipment Trading NIC code
- Electrical Goods Store NIC code
- Fruit & Vegetable Shop NIC code
IT & Digital
- Software Development NIC code
- Web Development NIC code
- Mobile App Development NIC code
- IT Services NIC code
- IT Consultancy NIC code
- Digital Marketing NIC code
- Graphic Design NIC code
- Web Hosting & Data Centre NIC code
- Data Processing NIC code
- BPO Services NIC code
- Call Centre NIC code
- Computer Hardware NIC code
- Computer Repair NIC code
- Animation & VFX NIC code
- Game Development NIC code
- Cyber Security NIC code
Professional & Consultancy
- Consultancy NIC code
- Management Consultancy NIC code
- Business Consultancy NIC code
- Tax Consultancy NIC code
- Legal Services NIC code
- Accounting & Bookkeeping NIC code
- Audit Services NIC code
- HR Consultancy NIC code
- Recruitment Agency NIC code
- Advertising Agency NIC code
- Market Research NIC code
- Architecture Services NIC code
- Engineering Consultancy NIC code
- Interior Design NIC code
- Event Management NIC code
- Photography Services NIC code
- Translation Services NIC code
- Surveying Services NIC code
Construction & Real Estate
- Construction NIC code
- Building Construction NIC code
- Civil Contractor NIC code
- Real Estate NIC code
- Real Estate Agent NIC code
- Property Developer NIC code
- Infrastructure Development NIC code
- Road Construction NIC code
- Electrical Contractor NIC code
- Plumbing Services NIC code
- Painting Contractor NIC code
- Metal Fabrication NIC code
- Borewell Drilling NIC code
Transport & Logistics
- Transport Services NIC code
- Goods Transport NIC code
- Logistics NIC code
- Courier Services NIC code
- Packers & Movers NIC code
- Warehousing & Storage NIC code
- Taxi Service NIC code
- Car Rental NIC code
- Travel Agency NIC code
- Tour Operator NIC code
- Freight Forwarding NIC code
- Bus & Passenger Transport NIC code
- Driving School NIC code
Personal & Other Services
- Beauty Parlour NIC code
- Salon NIC code
- Spa & Wellness NIC code
- Gym & Fitness Centre NIC code
- Laundry & Dry Cleaning NIC code
- Security Services NIC code
- Manpower Supply NIC code
- Housekeeping Services NIC code
- Cleaning Services NIC code
- Pest Control NIC code
- Facility Management NIC code
- Boutique NIC code
- Coaching Institute NIC code
- Tuition Classes NIC code
- Play School NIC code
- Printing Press NIC code
- Photocopy & DTP Centre NIC code
- Funeral Services NIC code
Health & Education
- Hospital NIC code
- Clinic NIC code
- Nursing Home NIC code
- Diagnostic Lab NIC code
- Pharmacy NIC code
- Dental Clinic NIC code
- Physiotherapy Clinic NIC code
- Veterinary Clinic NIC code
- School NIC code
- College NIC code
- Training Institute NIC code
- Computer Training Institute NIC code
- Ayurvedic Clinic NIC code
Finance & Investment
Energy & Media
How NIC codes are structured
Every activity resolves from a broad sector down to one specific code. Here is the same branch at each level.
- A
- 01
- 011
- 0111
- 01111
Read it top to bottom
NIC-2008 codes end at 5 digits and NIC-2025 codes go to 6, but the path is always the same: section, division, group, class, then the sub-class. When a form asks for a "4-digit NIC code" it means the class level; when it asks for the full code it means the sub-class.
Not sure where your activity sits? Search by what you do and open the closest match.
From a corner shop to a software studio
Every economic activity in India has a place in the National Industrial Classification, across agriculture, manufacturing, construction, trade, transport, hospitality, IT, finance, healthcare and professional services. Browse the full hierarchy or search by what your business actually does.
- Start from a broad section and drill down to the exact sub-class
- Read what each class officially includes and excludes
- See the NIC-2008 to NIC-2025 mapping on every class
Where NIC codes are used
The same code describes your business activity across these registrations. IncorpX provides assistance for each.
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.
NIC codes, answered
What is a NIC code?
A NIC code is a number from the National Industrial Classification that identifies your business activity. Government systems use it to record what your business does. Codes are arranged in a hierarchy: a letter section, then 2-digit, 3-digit and 4-digit levels, down to the 5-digit (NIC-2008) or 6-digit (NIC-2025) sub-class you actually register with.
Which NIC version should I use, 2008 or 2025?
Use the version the form in front of you asks for. NIC-2008 is still accepted across many registrations, while NIC-2025 is the latest release and is being adopted progressively. Each class page shows the concordance between the two, so you can find the matching code either way.
Where do I need a NIC code?
NIC codes are used directly in Udyam (MSME) registration and in the industrial activity captured during company and LLP incorporation, and they inform DPIIT startup recognition. GST uses HSN and SAC codes and trademarks use NICE classes, where your NIC activity keeps descriptions consistent.
How many NIC codes can I choose?
You can select more than one. Udyam registration, for example, lets you list a NIC code for each activity you carry out and mark the main one. Choose the most specific sub-class that matches each activity.
How do I find the right NIC code for my business?
Search by activity name or code above, or browse from a section down to the exact sub-class. Read what each class includes and excludes to confirm the fit. If you are unsure, IncorpX provides assistance for selecting the correct codes for your registrations.
Can IncorpX help me register with the right NIC code?
Yes. IncorpX provides assistance for the registrations that use NIC codes, including Udyam, company and LLP incorporation and GST, and helps you identify the correct codes for your activities. Applications are always filed in your name with the respective authority.
Get matched with the right NIC code
Tell us what your business does and an IncorpX advisor will identify the correct NIC codes and provide assistance for the registrations that use them, from Udyam and GST to company incorporation. Free, with no obligation.
