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What is NIC Code?

The National Industrial Classification (NIC) code is a standardized numerical system used to classify business activities in India. It is required for MSME/Udyam registration, GST registration, and several other business registrations.

Activity classification

Identifies your primary and secondary business activity

Multi-purpose use

Required for MSME, GST, IEC, shops & establishment

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Section H — Transportation and storage

The five-digit code is the one you type on the Udyam, GST and IEC forms. Every code in the list below has its full description, so you can match your work and copy the number.

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Section letters: H — Transportation and storage

50 five-digit NIC-2008 sub-class codes with their descriptions, section and industry type
Code	Description	Section	Industry
49110	Passenger rail transport	H	Service
49120	Freight rail transport	H	Service
49211	Urban or suburban passenger bus transport (excluding chartered bus)	H	Service
49212	Urban or suburban tramways	H	Service
49213	Urban or suburban underground or elevated rillways	H	Service
49219	Other urban or suburban passenger transport n.e.c	H	Service
49221	Long-distance bus services	H	Service
49222	Charters, excursions and other occasional coach services	H	Service
49223	Rental of private cars with driver	H	Service
49224	Taxi operation	H	Service
49225	Operation of school buses and buses for transport of employees	H	Service
49226	Passenger transport by man- or animal-drawn vehicles	H	Service
49229	Other non urban passenger land transport n.e.c	H	Service
49231	Motorised road freight transport	H	Service
49232	Non-motorised road freight transport	H	Service
49300	Transport via pipeline	H	Service
50111	Sea and coastal ferry service	H	Service
50112	Sea and coastal water cruise, water taxis and other sight seeing boats	H	Service
50113	Sea and coastal long distance water transport	H	Service
50119	Other sea and coastal water transport n.e.c	H	Service
50120	Sea and coastal freight water transport	H	Service
50211	River ferry service	H	Service
50212	River cruise, water taxi, boat services	H	Service
50213	Long distance river water transport	H	Service
50219	Other inland water transport n.e.c	H	Service
50220	Inland freight water transport	H	Service
51101	Passenger airways	H	Service
51102	Helicopter services	H	Service
51109	Other passenger air-transport n.e.c	H	Service
51201	Freight air transport services	H	Service
51202	Launching of satellites and space vehicles and space transport	H	Service
52101	Warehousing of refrigerated (cold storage)	H	Service
52102	Warehousing non-refrigerated	H	Service
52109	Storage and warehousing n.e.c.[Includes general merchandise warehouses and warehousing of furniture, automobiles, gas and oil, chemicals, textiles etc. Also included is storage of goods in foreign tra	H	Service
52211	Car parking including motorcycle and bicycle parking	H	Service
52212	Support service at railway stations, bus stations, bridges etc	H	Service
52213	Switching and shunting	H	Service
52219	Other land transport services n.e.c	H	Service
52220	Service activities incidental to water transportation	H	Service
52231	Activities related to air transport of passengers, animals or freight	H	Service
52232	Firefighting and fire-prevention services at airports	H	Service
52241	Cargo handling incidental to land transport	H	Service
52242	Cargo handling incidental to water transport	H	Service
52243	Cargo handling incidental to air transport	H	Service
52291	Activities of travel agents and tour operators	H	Service
52292	Activities of shipping cargo agents	H	Service
52293	Activities of movers and packers	H	Service
52294	Weighing of goods	H	Service
53100	Postal activities	H	Service
53200	Courier activities	H	Service

NIC Code Hierarchy at a Glance

The top 50 of 1,846 NIC-2008 codes, server-rendered so they are readable without JavaScript. Use the search above for the full set. All1,066 five-digit codes are listed above.

NIC is hierarchical — 5 tiers, from Section to Sub-class. Every row states which tier it sits at, so a code that is reused across tiers (for example14) is unambiguous.

NIC-2008 codes with descriptions, hierarchy level and section — first 50 of1,846
Code	Description	Level	Category
1	Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities	Section	A
2	Forestry and logging	Section	A
3	Fishing and aquaculture	Section	A
5	Mining of coal and lignite	Section	B
6	Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas	Section	B
7	Mining of metal ores	Section	B
8	Other mining and quarrying	Section	B
9	Mining support service activities	Section	B
T	Activities of households as employers	Section	T
10	Manufacture of food products	Division	C
11	Manufacture of beverages	Division	C
12	Manufacture of tobacco products	Division	C
13	Manufacture of textiles	Division	C
14	Animal production	Division	C
14	Manufacture of wearing apparel	Division	C
15	Manufacture of leather and related products	Division	C
16	Support activities to agriculture and post-harvest crop activities	Division	C
16	Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials	Division	C
17	Manufacture of paper and paper products	Division	C
18	Printing and reproduction of recorded media	Division	C
19	Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products	Division	C
20	Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products	Division	C
21	Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations	Division	C
22	Logging	Division	C
22	Manufacture of rubber and plastics products	Division	C
23	Gathering of non-wood forest products	Division	C
23	Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products	Division	C
24	Support services to forestry	Division	C
24	Manufacture of basic metals	Division	C
25	Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment	Division	C
26	Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products	Division	C
27	Manufacture of electrical equipment	Division	C
28	Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c	Division	C
29	Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers	Division	C
30	Manufacture of other transport equipment	Division	C
31	Fishing	Division	C
31	Manufacture of furniture	Division	C
32	Aquaculture	Division	C
32	Other manufacturing	Division	C
33	Repair and installation of machinery and equipment	Division	C
35	Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	Division	D
36	Water collection, treatment and supply	Division	E
37	Sewerage	Division	E
38	Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery	Division	E
39	Remediation activities and other waste management services	Division	E
41	Construction of buildings	Division	F
42	Civil engineering	Division	F
43	Specialized construction activities	Division	F
45	Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	Division	G
46	Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles	Division	G

The table above shows the top 50 rows of the tree. All 780 Section, Division, Group and Class codes sit on their own page, with each code, its description and the code of the tier above it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a NIC code and why is it required?

NIC (National Industrial Classification) code is a 5-digit number used to classify business activities in India. It is required for MSME/Udyam registration, GST registration, Import Export Code (IEC), Shops & Establishment, and several other statutory filings.

Is NIC code the same as HSN or SAC code?

No. NIC codes classify the nature of your business activity (e.g., retail, manufacturing, IT services). HSN codes classify goods and SAC codes classify services for GST. NIC is needed for MSME, GST and IEC; HSN/SAC are needed for GST invoices and returns.

How many digits are in a NIC code?

NIC codes in this directory are 5 digits (India uses the NIC-2008 revision aligned with ISIC Rev. 4). The first 2 digits are the broad division, the next 2 are the group, and the final digit is the class.

Where do I enter the NIC code for MSME / Udyam registration?

On the Udyam portal (udyamregistration.gov.in), you enter NIC code(s) under "Major Activity" and "Additional Activity" when filling the registration form. You can add up to 5 NIC codes — pick the closest match for each distinct activity you perform.

Can I use more than one NIC code?

Yes. Most businesses perform more than one activity. Add up to 5 NIC codes on Udyam (1 main + 4 additional) and similar counts on other portals. Use this finder to confirm each code before submitting.

What if I cannot find an exact NIC code match for my activity?

Pick the closest available code — both Udyam and GST registrations accept the nearest match. There is no facility to add a custom code. If you cannot decide, send your activity description to our experts on WhatsApp and we will shortlist 2–3 candidates.

How often is the NIC code list updated?

The Ministry of Statistics (MoSPI) last revised the NIC code list in 2008 (aligned with ISIC Rev. 4). Updates are infrequent; this directory mirrors the latest MoSPI publication and is refreshed whenever a revision is notified.