Key Facts
Class 2740 at a Glance
Code 2740
Official title Manufacture of lighting equipment
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section C - Manufacturing
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC Class 2740 - Manufacture of lighting equipment
NIC Class 2740 covers Manufacture of lighting equipment. 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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Practical Summary
What Class 2740 Covers
Class 2740 is the final decision layer before six-digit Sub-classes such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined. Compare the child pages before using a code in a filing.
Where Used In Practice
Where Class 2740 Is Used
Class 2740 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 Choose
How to Narrow Down From Class 2740
Review every child Sub-class under Class 2740. 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 includes the manufacture of electric light bulbs and tubes and parts and components thereof (except glass blanks for electric light bulbs), electric lighting and other fixtures and lighting fixture components (except current-carrying wiring devices). This class excludes: - manufacture of glassware and glass parts for lighting fixtures, see 2310 - manufacture of light emitting diode, see 2610 - manufacture of current-carrying and non-current-carrying wiring devices for lighting fixtures, see 2733 - manufacture of ceiling fans or bath fans with integrated lighting fixtures, see 2750 - manufacture of electrical signalling equipment, e.g. traffic lights and pedestrian signalling equipment, see 2790 - manufacture of electrical signs, see 2790
Common Questions About NIC 2740
Which businesses fall under NIC 2740?
Start here when the business belongs to manufacture of lighting equipment and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined.
Is NIC 2740 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 2740 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare nearby sibling codes in the same parent category, 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 2740?
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.
NIC 2026 guidance
How to move from Class 2740 to the right Sub-class
NIC 2740 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.