NIC Class 2652 - Manufacture of watches and clocks
NIC Class 2652 covers Manufacture of watches and clocks. This is the main comparison layer for deciding which specific six-digit Sub-class best fits the real activity described in Udyam, MCA or MSME workflows. It...
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What Class 2652 Covers
Class 2652 is the final decision layer before six-digit Sub-classes such as 265201 Manufacture of watches and clocks of all kinds, including instrument panel clocks (excluding smart watches), 265202 Manufacture of components for clocks and watches (springs, jewels, dials, hands, plates, bridges and other parts); watch and clock cases, including cases of precious metals, 265203 Manufacture of time-recording equipments such as time-clock, parking meters and similar equipments, 265299 Manufacture of other components for clocks and watches n.e.c.. Compare the child pages before using a code in a filing.
Where Class 2652 Is Used
Class 2652 is used when the final six-digit code is not obvious and official notes or child Sub-classes need to be compared.
- Udyam and MSME code research
- Company or LLP registration preparation
- Business activity shortlisting before filing
- Internal classification and vendor profiling
How to Narrow Down From Class 2652
Review every child Sub-class under Class 2652. If the wording is still broad, open the six-digit child pages before using a code in registration.
Official note
Class note from the source layer
This class excludes: - manufacture of non-metal watch bands (textile, leather, plastic), see 1512 - manufacture of smartwatches , see 2630 - manufacture of watch bands of precious metal, see 3211 - manufacture of watch bands of non-precious metal, see 3212
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Common Questions About NIC 2652
Which businesses fall under NIC 2652?
Start here when the business belongs to manufacture of watches and clocks and then compare child entries such as 265201 Manufacture of watches and clocks of all kinds, including instrument panel clocks (excluding smart watches), 265202 Manufacture of components for clocks and watches (springs, jewels, dials, hands, plates, bridges and other parts); watch and clock cases, including cases of precious metals, 265203 Manufacture of time-recording equipments such as time-clock, parking meters and similar equipments, 265299 Manufacture of other components for clocks and watches n.e.c..
Is NIC 2652 a final filing code?
No. This is a hierarchy page. Continue to the six-digit Sub-class before using a code in registration or compliance records.
How do I verify that NIC 2652 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 2651 Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating and control equipment, and confirm that the official title matches the main revenue activity. For regulated or filing-critical decisions, verify the source row in the MoSPI dataset.
What happens if I use the wrong NIC code in Udyam or MCA registration?
A wrong code can cause mismatched business descriptions, follow-up questions or later compliance cleanup. It is better to compare nearby codes before filing than to correct a weak classification later.
Is there a legacy NIC 2008 equivalent for NIC 2652?
Use the legacy converter only as a migration aid. Old NIC 2008 matches can suggest where to look, but NIC 2025 should remain the primary reference for new code selection.
How to move from Class 2652 to the right Sub-class
NIC 2652 is an intermediate hierarchy page, not usually the final code used in a filing. Use it to compare child entries, read the nearby-code context and move toward the most precise six-digit Sub-class. If the child list contains several similar activities, open each candidate page and compare the wording against the business's real operating model.
Data Source and Verification Date
Source layer
Official NIC 2025 Excel and PDF from MoSPI.
Last verified
2026-04-21 from the generated NIC 2025 source layer used in this build.
Disclaimer
This is an independent reference tool. Verify filing-critical decisions in official sources.