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per companyIdentify, browse and comprehend the entire National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2008 employed in India for business/economic activities.
This web page provides a detailed classification scheme for NIC 2008. 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.
Browse all Sections, Divisions, Groups, Classes and Sub-Classes or use our NIC Code Search Tool instantly.
View the complete official National Industrial Classification 2008 document in PDF format.
View PDF DocumentThe authoritative hierarchical structure for classification of economic activity in India. As per the ISIC Rev. 4, these codes are compulsory for Udyam Registration, GST, and Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Every economic activity is provided with an individual five-digit code, which helps in determining the primary economic activity of the business. This page offers you a user-friendly method to view the entire structure of NIC 2008 and helps your business find the right code easily.
National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2008 is the official classification of economic activities performed by companies, organizations, and institutions in India.
NIC 2008 is formulated by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). It is the standard classification for statistical data collection, analysis and publication of statistics regarding the economy and industry of the nation. Besides, its uses include applications beyond the scope of statistics such as that in governmental, regulatory, financial and business contexts for registration and administrative purposes.
NIC 2008 is formulated keeping in mind the change in the industrial structure of India and its alignment with the International Standard Industrial Classification of the United Nations (ISIC Revision 4).
The NIC 2008 is totally compatible with the Fourth Revision of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC).
The 5-level hierarchical system, i.e., Section-Division-Group-Class-Subclass, helps classify all the activities in the economy into 21 sections and 88 divisions.
Accepted officially by MSME portal sites for Udyam registration and business categorization by government databases.
Recognized by MCA, GST Council, Reserve Bank of India, and all state labour departments for legal compliance.
Classification descriptions that have been simplified aid companies in identifying their activity code on their own.
NIC codes get revised from time to time to incorporate the new sectors that have emerged.
Search results are organised according to the official NIC 2008 hierarchy, making it easy to identify the most appropriate classification for your business.
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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.
Browse NIC 2008Most recent version that includes digital economy, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and new industries.
Browse NIC 2025Use our comprehensive NIC 2008 browser to find the exact classification code for your business. Get MSME Udyam ready with the correct NIC code.