National Industrial Classification

The National Industrial Classification of 2008 aims to establish a framework for the uniform collection, analysis, and dissemination of industry-specific economic data in India.

The CSO developed a draft National Industrial Classification called Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) in response to the needs, which was finalized and released in 1962

NIC 2008 is more compatible with the international system of classification. This enables the compliance processes for registration to flow in a smooth manner.

Manufacturing of Aluminum (includes basic processing smelting refining for production of base metal its further rolling drawing and extruding and production of powders or flakes foil plates sheets or strip bars rods profiles wires tubes pipes and tube or pipe fittings

What is the use of NIC Code?

Udyam Registration: Udyam registration One has to apply for registration on the Udyam portal, to register as micro, small or medium-sized businesses under the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006. While applying for registration on the Udyam portal, NIC code needs to be submitted.

NIC Code is Required?

• Retail sale of pharmaceuticals, medical and orthopaedic goods and toilet articles: 47721


• Sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories: 45300.


• In order to obtain Udyam certificate


• Wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods

National Industrial Classification

Division 18	Printing and reproduction of recorded media
Group  181	Printing and service activities related to printing
Group  182	Reproduction of recorded media
Group  151	Tanning and dressing of leather; manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery and harness; dressing and dyeing of fur
Group  161	Sawmilling and planing of wood
Group  243	Casting of metals
Group  141	Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel
Group  142	Manufacture of articles of fur
Group  143	Manufacture of knitted and crocheted apparel
Division 15	Manufacture of leather and related products
Division 55	Accommodation
Group  582	Software publishing
Division 59	Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities
Group  591	Motion picture, video and television programme activities
Group  592	Sound recording and music publishing activities
Group  243	Casting of metals
Division 25	Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
Division 60	Broadcasting and programming activities
Group  981	Undifferentiated goods-producing activities of private households for own use
Group  982	Undifferentiated service-producing activities of private households for own use
SECTION U	Activities Of Extraterritorial Organizations And Bodies
Division 99	Activities of extraterritorial organizations and bodies
Division 20	Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
Group  201	Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilizer and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms
Group  202	Manufacture of other chemical products
Group  203	Manufacture of man-made fibres
Division 60	Broadcasting and programming activities
Group  981	Undifferentiated goods-producing activities of private households for own use
Group  982	Undifferentiated service-producing activities of private households for own use
SECTION U	Activities Of Extraterritorial Organizations And Bodies
Division 99	Activities of extraterritorial organizations and bodies
Group  231	Manufacture of glass and glass products
Group  239	Manufacture of non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.
Division 24	Manufacture of basic metals
Section I	Accommodation and Food service activities
Division 55	Accommodation
Group  582	Software publishing
Division 59	Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities
Group  591	Motion picture, video and television programme activities
Group  592	Sound recording and music publishing activities
Group  259	Manufacture of other fabricated metal products; metalworking service activities
Division 26	Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
Group  261	Manufacture of electronic components
Group  262	Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment
Group  263	Manufacture of communication equipment
Group  264	Manufacture of consumer electronics
Group  265	Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating and control equipment; watches and clocks
Group  266	Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment
Group  267	Manufacture of optical instruments and equipment
Group  268	Manufacture of magnetic and optical media
Division 27	Manufacture of electrical equipment
Group  271	Manufacture of electric motors, generators, transformers and electricity distribution and control apparatus
Group  272	Manufacture of batteries and accumulators
Group  273	Manufacture of wiring and wiring devices
Group  274	Manufacture of electric lighting equipment
Group  275	Manufacture of domestic appliances
Section I	Accommodation and Food service activities
Division 55	Accommodation
Group  582	Software publishing
Division 59	Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities
Group  591	Motion picture, video and television programme activities
Group  592	Sound recording and music publishing activities
Division 30	Manufacture of other transport equipment
Group  301	Building of ships and boats
Group  302	Manufacture of railway locomotives and rolling stock
Group  303	Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery
Group  304	Manufacture of military fighting vehicles
Division 24	Manufacture of basic metals
Group  241	Manufacture of basic iron and steel
Group  242	Manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals
Group  243	Casting of metals
Division 25	Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
Group  251	Manufacture of structural metal products, tanks, reservoirs and steam generators
Group  252	Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
Group  259	Manufacture of other fabricated metal products; metalworking service activities
Division 26	Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
Group  332	Installation of industrial machinery and equipment