Find the right NIC 2008 code for your business – type what the business does and get the exact code with its official description, verified against the MoSPI classification. Covers all 21 sections and 88 divisions, plus the verified 5-digit sub-classes founders actually use in Udyam and company registration.
Which code goes where
SPICe+ / FiLLiP (company or LLP registration): asks only the 2-DIGIT DIVISION – the “main division of industrial activity”. One primary division is captured; the MoA objects can cover more activities.
Udyam (MSME registration): drills down to the 5-DIGIT SUB-CLASS – division, then class, then sub-class. You can add multiple activities (one primary plus secondary).
Search your activity
Beware of fake codes on lookup sites: Indian NIC 2008 has NO code 46900, 63120 or 95110 – India split those classes (use 46901/46909, 63121/63122, 95111/95112). Agarbatti is 20238, not 20294 (that is photographic film). This finder lists only codes verified against the official MoSPI publication.
Browse the official structure (sections and divisions)
Section A – Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Division 01 – Crop and animal production, hunting and related services
Division 02 – Forestry and logging
Division 03 – Fishing and aquaculture
Section B – Mining and quarrying
Division 05 – Mining of coal and lignite
Division 06 – Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
Division 07 – Mining of metal ores
Division 08 – Other mining and quarrying
Division 09 – Mining support service activities
Section C – Manufacturing
Division 10 – Manufacture of food products
Division 11 – Manufacture of beverages
Division 12 – Manufacture of tobacco products
Division 13 – Manufacture of textiles
Division 14 – Manufacture of wearing apparel
Division 15 – Manufacture of leather and related products
Division 16 – Manufacture of wood and cork products, except furniture
Division 17 – Manufacture of paper and paper products
Division 18 – Printing and reproduction of recorded media
Division 19 – Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
Division 20 – Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
Division 21 – Manufacture of pharmaceuticals and medicinal products
Division 22 – Manufacture of rubber and plastics products
Division 23 – Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
Division 24 – Manufacture of basic metals
Division 25 – Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery
Division 26 – Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
Division 27 – Manufacture of electrical equipment
Division 28 – Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Division 29 – Manufacture of motor vehicles and trailers
Division 30 – Manufacture of other transport equipment
Division 31 – Manufacture of furniture
Division 32 – Other manufacturing
Division 33 – Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
Section D – Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Division 35 – Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Section E – Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation
Division 36 – Water collection, treatment and supply
Division 37 – Sewerage
Division 38 – Waste collection, treatment and disposal, materials recovery
Division 39 – Remediation and other waste management services
Section F – Construction
Division 41 – Construction of buildings
Division 42 – Civil engineering
Division 43 – Specialized construction activities
Section G – Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles
Division 45 – Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles
Division 46 – Wholesale trade, except motor vehicles
Division 47 – Retail trade, except motor vehicles
Section H – Transportation and storage
Division 49 – Land transport and transport via pipelines
Division 50 – Water transport
Division 51 – Air transport
Division 52 – Warehousing and support activities for transportation
Division 53 – Postal and courier activities
Section I – Accommodation and food service activities
Division 55 – Accommodation
Division 56 – Food and beverage service activities
Section J – Information and communication
Division 58 – Publishing activities
Division 59 – Motion picture, video, TV production, sound recording
Division 60 – Broadcasting and programming activities
Division 61 – Telecommunications
Division 62 – Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
Division 63 – Information service activities
Section K – Financial and insurance activities
Division 64 – Financial service activities, except insurance and pension
Division 65 – Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding
Division 66 – Other financial activities
Section L – Real estate activities
Division 68 – Real estate activities
Section M – Professional, scientific and technical activities
Division 69 – Legal and accounting activities
Division 70 – Head offices and management consultancy
Division 71 – Architecture, engineering, technical testing and analysis
Division 72 – Scientific research and development
Division 73 – Advertising and market research
Division 74 – Other professional, scientific and technical activities
Division 75 – Veterinary activities
Section N – Administrative and support service activities
Division 77 – Rental and leasing activities
Division 78 – Employment activities
Division 79 – Travel agency, tour operator and reservation services
Division 80 – Security and investigation activities
Division 81 – Services to buildings and landscape activities
Division 82 – Office administrative and business support activities
Section O – Public administration and defence
Division 84 – Public administration and defence
Section P – Education
Division 85 – Education
Section Q – Human health and social work activities
Division 86 – Human health activities
Division 87 – Residential care activities
Division 88 – Social work activities without accommodation
Section R – Arts, entertainment and recreation
Division 90 – Creative, arts and entertainment activities
Division 91 – Libraries, archives, museums and cultural activities
Division 92 – Gambling and betting activities
Division 93 – Sports, amusement and recreation activities
Section S – Other service activities
Division 94 – Activities of membership organizations
Division 95 – Repair of computers and personal and household goods
Division 96 – Other personal service activities
Section T – Activities of households as employers and own-use production
Division 97 – Households as employers of domestic personnel
Division 98 – Own-use goods and services production of households
Section U – Activities of extraterritorial organizations
Division 99 – Extraterritorial organizations and bodies
Below division level, NIC 2008 has 238 groups, 403 classes and 1,304 sub-classes. The search above covers the sub-classes businesses use most (each verified); for rare activities, drill down inside the Udyam form itself or see the official MoSPI NIC 2008 publication.
Frequently asked questions
What is an NIC code and where is it used?
The National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2008 is the government activity-coding system. You quote it in SPICe+ or FiLLiP when incorporating (the 2-digit division), in Udyam MSME registration (the 5-digit sub-class), and it appears in company master data. Choosing a sensible code matters because banks, departments and buyers read it.
Which NIC code applies to an e-commerce seller?
Retail selling through the internet is 47912 (retail sale via e-commerce). B2B online wholesale is 46901. A marketplace platform itself (the website operator) leans to 63122 (web portals) with the trading codes as secondary where applicable.
Which NIC code for a software company?
Custom software development is 62011, web design 62012, software support 62013, IT consultancy 62020 – all under division 62, which is what SPICe+ takes. SaaS product companies commonly use 62011 with 63122 as secondary where the platform itself is the product.
Can I use more than one NIC code?
Udyam allows multiple activities (one primary plus secondary codes). SPICe+ captures a single main 2-digit division, but the MoA object clause can cover several related activities – align the main division with the dominant business.
Is there a cloud kitchen NIC code?
No dedicated sub-class exists. Cloud kitchens use 56101 (restaurants without bars) or 56102 (fast food and other food preparation) – 56102 is the closer fit for delivery-only kitchens. Both sit in division 56, food and beverage service.
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NIC 2008 codes and descriptions verified against the official MoSPI publication (checked July 2026). Descriptions are condensed for readability – the official wording governs. Code choice can affect scheme eligibility; confirm borderline cases with a professional. See our full disclaimer.