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This web page provides a detailed classification scheme for NIC 2004. This is a helpful resource, be it for company registration, application for Udyam/MSME registration, filling up statutory forms, or identifying the proper business activity.
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View PDF DocumentThe National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2004 is an important revision of India's official industrial classification system, developed by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).NIC 2004 replaced the earlier NIC 1998 classification by incorporating changes in industrial processes, technological advancements and evolving business activities. The revised framework improved the classification of manufacturing and service industries while aligning more closely with international standards to support reliable statistical reporting and economic analysis.
On this page, you can browse the complete NIC 2004 hierarchy, explore all Sections, Divisions, Groups and Classes, or use our NIC Code Search Tool to quickly locate the appropriate business activity.
NIC 2004 marked a significant milestone in the evolution of India's industrial classification system by modernizing the way economic activities were categorized. As industries diversified and the service sector expanded, there was a growing need for a more comprehensive and standardized classification framework.
NIC 2004 introduced updated classifications that better reflected the changing structure of the Indian economy while maintaining consistency with international industrial standards. It became widely used for economic surveys, business registrations, statistical reporting, government planning and policy formulation.
Even today, NIC 2004 remains an important historical reference for businesses, researchers, compliance professionals and government authorities dealing with legacy records, archived registrations and comparative industry analysis.
Fully aligned with the UN’s International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) Revision 3.1 up to the four‑digit level, enabling international comparability.
Hierarchical system spanning Section, Division, Group, Class, and Subclass levels, offering precise classification for accurate statistical analysis and regulatory compliance.
Covers the entire economy under sections A to Q, including Agriculture, Mining, Manufacturing, Construction, Trade, Transport, Finance, Services, and more.
To remove ambiguity and facilitate distinct classification of all economic activities, explanatory notes from ISIC Rev. 3.1-along with clear inclusion and exclusion statements were incorporated for every 4‑digit class.
Introduced "shadow classes" to accommodate activities that didn't fit existing categories, offering flexibility during classification.
NIC‑2004 was adopted as the primary framework for the 2005 Economic Census and national surveys, ensuring uniform and reliable data collection across all states for policy planning.
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Get hold of the classification scheme documents by MoSPI. These documents in PDF format have the entire classification scheme and also describe various activities.
Earlier classification system using 5 digits, helpful for archiving and referencing old business registrations.
Browse NIC 2004Present classification system applicable for MSME Udyam Registration, MCA Registrations, and GST registrations. ISIC Revision 4 compatible.
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