NIC Class 2826 - Manufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production
NIC Class 2826 covers Manufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production. This is the main comparison layer for deciding which specific six-digit Sub-class best fits the real activity described in...
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What Class 2826 Covers
Class 2826 is the final decision layer before six-digit Sub-classes such as 282601 Manufacture of machinery for preparation of textile fibers, spinning machines, machines for preparing textile yarns, 282602 Manufacture of textile printing machinery, 282603 Manufacture of machinery for washing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing coating or impregnating textile fabrics, machines for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics, and similar machinery for fabric processing, 282604 Manufacture of weaving machines (powerlooms and handlooms), including knitting machines and 3 more. Compare the child pages before using a code in a filing.
Where Class 2826 Is Used
Class 2826 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 2826
Review every child Sub-class under Class 2826. 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 paper or paperboard cards for use on jacquard machines, see 1709 - manufacture of domestic washing and drying machines, see 2750 - manufacture of calendaring machines, see 2819 - manufacture of machines used in bookbinding, see 2829
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Common Questions About NIC 2826
Which businesses fall under NIC 2826?
Start here when the business belongs to manufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production and then compare child entries such as 282601 Manufacture of machinery for preparation of textile fibers, spinning machines, machines for preparing textile yarns, 282602 Manufacture of textile printing machinery, 282603 Manufacture of machinery for washing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing coating or impregnating textile fabrics, machines for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics, and similar machinery for fabric processing, 282604 Manufacture of weaving machines (powerlooms and handlooms), including knitting machines and 3 more.
Is NIC 2826 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 2826 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 2821 Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery, 2822 Manufacture of metal-forming machinery and machine tools, 2823 Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy, 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 2826?
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 2826 to the right Sub-class
NIC 2826 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.