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NIC Class 5913 - Motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities

NIC Class 5913 covers Motion picture, video and television programme distribution 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 5913 at a Glance

Code 5913
Official title Motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section J - Publishing of books, newspapers, periodicals and other publishing activities
Division 59 - Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities
Group 591 - Motion picture, video and television programme activities
Class 5913 - Motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities
Level Class
Depth 4/5
Children 3
Last verified 2026-04-21
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Related NIC codes in this branch

Compare nearby hierarchy entries before choosing a code for a registration or business workflow.

Sub-class 591301
Distributing film, videos, or audiovisual works and similar productions to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors
 Sub-class 591302
OTT platform streaming services for films, TV shows, and other audiovisual content including online digital distribution of films and TV programs.
 Sub-class 591399
Other motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities n.e.c.
 Class 5911
Motion picture, video and television programme production activities
 Class 5912
Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities
 Class 5914
Motion picture projection activities
 Group 591
Motion picture, video and television programme activities
 Division 59
Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities
 Section J
Publishing of books, newspapers, periodicals and other publishing activities
 Class 5920
Sound recording and music publishing activities
 Class 5829
Other software publishing
 Class 5821
Publishing of video games
Practical Summary

What Class 5913 Covers

Class 5913 is the final decision layer before six-digit Sub-classes such as 591301 Distributing film, videos, or audiovisual works and similar productions to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors, 591302 OTT platform streaming services for films, TV shows, and other audiovisual content including online digital distribution of films and TV programs., 591399 Other motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities n.e.c.. Compare the child pages before using a code in a filing.

Where Used In Practice

Where Class 5913 Is Used

Class 5913 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 5913

Review every child Sub-class under Class 5913. 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 duplication (except reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution) as well as reproduction of audio and video recordings on CD, DVD, or other physical media from master copies, see 1820 - reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution, see 5912 - third-party on-demand video streaming distribution services and downloads , see 6020 - 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 - rental of recorded videos on CD, DVD, or other physical media to the general public, see 7729

Common Questions About NIC 5913

Which businesses fall under NIC 5913?

Start here when the business belongs to motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities and then compare child entries such as 591301 Distributing film, videos, or audiovisual works and similar productions to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors, 591302 OTT platform streaming services for films, TV shows, and other audiovisual content including online digital distribution of films and TV programs., 591399 Other motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities n.e.c..

Is NIC 5913 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 5913 is correct before filing?

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

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 5913 to the right Sub-class

NIC 5913 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.