Tr Section G Trade

NIC 2025 MoSPI source

NIC Division 47 - Retail trade

NIC Division 47 covers Retail trade. Use this level to shortlist the right activity family before moving down to more precise Groups, Classes and six-digit Sub-classes used in business registration workflows.

Key Facts

Division 47 at a Glance

Code 47

Official title Retail trade

Version NIC 2025

Source authority MoSPI

Section G - Wholesale and retail trade

Division 47 - Retail trade

Level Division

Depth 2/5

Children 9

Last verified 2026-04-21

Hierarchy tree

471

Non-specialized retail sale

472

Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco

473

Retail sale of automotive fuel

474

Retail sale of information and communication equipment

475

Retail sale of other household equipment

476

Retail sale of cultural and recreational goods

477

Retail sale of other goods, except motor vehicles and motorcycles

478

Retail sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories

479

Intermediation service activities for retail sale

Practical Summary

What Division 47 Covers in Practice

Division 47 splits retail trade into operational Groups such as 471 Non-specialized retail sale, 472 Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco, 473 Retail sale of automotive fuel, 474 Retail sale of information and communication equipment and 5 more. Use it when the broad sector is clear but the exact activity family still needs comparison.

Where Used In Practice

Where Division 47 Is Used - Udyam, MSME, MCA Filings

Division 47 is used in Udyam, MSME, MCA and LLP preparation when the business belongs to retail trade but still needs the correct Group or Class.

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 Pick the Right Group Under Division 47

Pick Division 47 when it reflects the dominant business line. Then compare its Groups and Classes instead of choosing a six-digit code from the Division title alone.

In this section

Wholesale trade

Retail trade

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Common Questions About NIC 47

Which businesses fall under NIC 47?

Start here when the business belongs to retail trade and then compare child entries such as 471 Non-specialized retail sale, 472 Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco, 473 Retail sale of automotive fuel, 474 Retail sale of information and communication equipment and 5 more.

Is NIC 47 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 47 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 46 Wholesale trade, 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 47?

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

Practical guide to NIC Division 47

Shops, supermarkets, department stores, online retail, pharmacy counters, fuel stations selling to the public and market stall operators belong to Division 47. If your business sells goods directly to the final consumer, this Division holds the Sub-class you need.

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.