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NIC 2025 MoSPI source

NIC Class 5911 - Motion picture, video and television programme production activities

NIC Class 5911 covers Motion picture, video and television programme production activities. This is the main comparison layer for deciding which specific six-digit Sub-class best fits the real activity described in...

Key Facts

Class 5911 at a Glance

Level Class
Depth 4/5
Children 5
Last verified 2026-04-21
Practical Summary

What Class 5911 Covers

Class 5911 is the final decision layer before six-digit Sub-classes such as 591101 Production of animated audiovisual works, 591102 Production of vlogs and video podcasts including production of short-video contents, 591103 Production of audiovisual commercials, 591104 Production of television or video news programmes and 1 more. Compare the child pages before using a code in a filing.

Where Used In Practice

Where Class 5911 Is Used

Class 5911 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 5911

Review every child Sub-class under Class 5911. 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: - film duplicating (except reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution) as well as audio and video reproduction of audio and video recordings on CD, DVD or other physical media from master copies, see 1820 - wholesale of recorded videos on CD, DVD, or other physical media, see 4649 - retail sale of recorded videos on CD, DVD, or other physical media, see 4769 - post-production activities, see 5912 - reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution, see 5912 - sound recording and recording of audio books, see 5920 - television broadcasting, see 6020 - creating a complete television channel programme, see 6020 - film processing excluding processing motion picture film, see 7420 - processing motion picture film, see 5912 - activities of personal theatrical or artistic agents or agencies, see 7499 - rental of video tapes and DVDs to the general public, see 7729 - real-time (i.e. simultaneous) closed captioning of live television performances, meetings, conferences, etc., see 8299 - activities of independent actors (including influencers appearing in vlogs) and cartoonists, see 9020 - activities of independent directors, see 9039 - activities of independent stage designers and other support activities to performing arts, see 903

Common Questions About NIC 5911

Which businesses fall under NIC 5911?

Start here when the business belongs to motion picture, video and television programme production activities and then compare child entries such as 591101 Production of animated audiovisual works, 591102 Production of vlogs and video podcasts including production of short-video contents, 591103 Production of audiovisual commercials, 591104 Production of television or video news programmes and 1 more.

Is NIC 5911 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 5911 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 5912 Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities, 5913 Motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities, 5914 Motion picture projection activities, 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 5911?

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 5911 to the right Sub-class

NIC 5911 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.