National Industrial Classification (NIC) — Glossary

◈Definition

NIC is MoSPI’s National Industrial Classification. NIC 2025 was released on 18 November 2025 with six-digit subclasses, following the five-digit NIC 2008 structure. Older company datasets can retain older activity codes and labels. Check the source classification and version before translating or comparing codes; publication of a new standard does not prove that a stored company code was migrated.

◉See also

Corporate Identification Number(CIN)
The 21-character alphanumeric code assigned to every Indian company at incorporation.
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI)
The GoI ministry responsible for India's statistical system, including the NIC taxonomy.

⬢Related guide

NIC Industry Codes — What They Are and How to Read Them
Understand NIC 2008 and NIC 2025, avoid unsupported mappings, and build research cohorts from recorded industry codes.

Official references and corrections

References explain the underlying rules. They do not certify a particular company, director or CorpIntel record. Check current amendments, notifications and the documents for your situation.

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